Payroll Specialist

Job Details Job ID: 5867273 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Aug 3, 2026 Starting Date: To Be Determined Locations Central Office - Laurinburg, North Carolina Job Description 12 month Position Qualifications: - Associate’s Degree preferred - Graduation from high school and any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Essential Job Functions: - Enter new employee demographic information into payroll system and verify for accuracy before processing any payrolls - Prepares and enters data for monthly payroll payments, computing proper payment according to employees’ status for hourly employees, including after-school staff and tutors - Review payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing direct deposit and payroll payments - Processes payroll deductions for garnishments, SECU, United Way and approved professional organizations - Input and process data for coaching supplements for middle and high schools coaching staff - Prepares and processes monthly longevity payrolls - Reconciles monthly deduction registers to statements from each company; submits checks and documentation for payment - Respond to employee questions regarding pay, paid time off, deductions, garnishments and other related items - Assist with Preparing monthly retirement report for submission to the North Carolina Retirement System after monthly payrolls are complete - Prepares employment verifications when requested by employees or other agencies - Record employee information such as transfers and resignations in a effort to maintain updated and accurate payroll information - Assist with setting up new payroll calendars annually and periodically throughout the year to process new pay groups - Input supplemental pays throughout the fiscal year - Assist with year-end closeout processes; W-2 submission, Audit reconciliation, Summer School payments, etc. - Assist with setting up a new fiscal year payroll process; Pay Code changes, Salary Increase Changes, Payroll pay dates and Payroll Calendars - Present at bookkeeper meetings changes to payroll items or processes that are relevant to payroll. - Maintain confidentiality in the handling of sensitive financial information - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Position Type: Full-Time Job Requirements Associate degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Wannaa Chavis, Chief Financial Officer Central Office Phone: (910) 276-1138 Email: [email protected]