Processing Technician

Overview

This role processes payroll for Transportation staff and supports accurate time sheets and leave request submissions. Responsibilities also include budget and accounting support, data reporting, and responding to inquiries from employees, administrators, and other departments regarding leave and pay.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Transportation staff, ensuring accuracy of time sheets and leave request forms.
• Perform budget and accounting tasks by maintaining accurate and current budget records; compile data from multiple sources to analyze and report Transportation-related costs.
• Ensure complete and accurate data capture and reporting; build and track reports using Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for payroll processing, GPS system time reporting, and other Transportation-related activities to improve efficiency.
• Manage office supply inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Support general office operations for the Transportation department, including answering telephone calls, maintaining and updating records, preparing documents, and providing effective customer service.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint; Google Apps.
• Excellent personal computer skills, including data entry and calculations.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective time management.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to complete complex tasks while minimizing errors through attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate and complete multiple tasks with deadlines, including all applicable departmental and payroll deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks, and exercise independent judgment in the absence of clear directives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external agencies, attorneys, parents, and the public.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in a business field.

Certification and License Requirements

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Experience working in payroll, auditing, data analysis, or business reporting.
• Experience using Oracle business applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Grade: Noncertified Grade 23
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Eligibility for Employment Contract: No

Location

• Crossroads III, Cary, NC / Other Locations
• Monday–Friday; Hybrid Telework workweek available

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers.
• At times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.
• Light physical work; requires the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

Effective Date

• 4/2024

Disclaimer

The statements in this description are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities of the position. They are not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. The description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.