Job description
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Essential Functions:
Processes and prepares employee paychecks for distribution: reviews/enters hours, disability time, salary information, payroll deductions, and other data; processes new employee documentation, changes in pay or status, terminations, or other actions; completes calculations; completes special payments, contributions, and withholdings; generates paychecks and direct deposit stubs; verify the accuracy of register against system data; makes corrections as needed; and coordinates pick up with department payroll representative.
Processes mandatory payroll deductions: receives court-mandated orders and other documentation to process child support, tax levy, bankruptcy, student loans, and other garnishments: creates, maintains, and reconciles deduction files and spreadsheets; processes payments to vendors; prepares and delivers garnishment answers to Magistrate and/or State Courts; and provides information regarding mandatory payroll deduction, payment history reports, etc. to employees as requested.
Assists departments in determining the best approach to payroll transactions; interacts with department representatives to establish, modify, and/or correct errors in manual and automated payroll/personnel systems and/or the interpretation of documents governing payroll issues; conducts detailed investigations; interprets information and data; makes recommendations to resolve complex problems, issues, and unusual circumstances.
Performs personnel duties: Researches payroll database and other material as necessary to resolve discrepancies or answer inquiries pertaining to payroll; communicates with other departments to educate staff on payroll policies and procedures; distributes employee communication materials with paychecks/stubs as required; and provides recommendations for resolution to assist management and supervisors with technical and administrative issues.
Maintains computerized payroll database: ensures the security, integrity, and confidentiality of employee payroll records in accordance with County policies and state and federal regulations; updates database with information from timesheets, legal documents, etc.; and verifies changes in salary as reported in payroll audit reports.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in payroll processing or related field.
COVID-19:
Rocketship is committed to the health and safety of our Rocketeers and complies with federal and state vaccine guidelines. For this reason, Rocketship is requiring employees in most regions, including National, California, District of Columbia, and Wisconsin employees, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Tennessee and Texas regions are not included in this requirement. Under this requirement, applicable employees are subject to vaccination as a condition of employment or subject to religious or medical exemptions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
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