Payroll Specialist

Description:

Crookston Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team in a full-time, in-office position. This is a 12-month, 40-hour-per-week position responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing and related payroll administration. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, confidentiality, accuracy, and excellent organizational and communication skills. The starting salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan, and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required
• 2+ years of payroll experience preferred
• Understanding of payroll laws and guidelines
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to resolve program issues and conflicts, problem solve, and troubleshoot in a swift and respectful manner
• Ability to pay attention to details and accuracy of program information
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
• Maintain confidentiality and trustworthiness
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Ability to think innovatively

Responsibilities:

• The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration and processing of payroll
• This position will add new hires, update current employees, and process terminated employees as part of the payroll process as well as prepare payroll-related reports
• Works closely with District Office staff to assess general payroll
• Prepares reports, returns, and other documents as required, including payroll reports, year-end tax forms, and other required reports
• Administers and processes payroll, including updating payroll systems with new and terminated employee information, pay rates and deductions, including flex benefits, 403(b) and other benefit plans; collecting, reviewing and verifying time sheets; processing and completing the payroll cycle, direct deposit input; preparing payroll tax deposits and other payroll reports as required; Process end-of-year contract payoffs; prepare & submit quarterly Federal & State Tax Returns & MN Quarterly wage report and issuing W2s and other year-end reports.
• In-house payroll processing and download/filing of payroll returns
• New hire setup and communications, also severance paperwork for retirees and terminated employees
• Garnishment, benefit plan obligations, and other required reporting to Accounts Payable
• Other duties as assigned

Application Procedure:

Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 20, 2026 or until filled. Applicants must apply online through the District website, www.crookston.k12.mn.us. For more informaton or any questions, please contact: Todd Selk, Superintendent Crookston Public Schools 402 Fisher Ave.,Suite 593 Crookston, MN 56716 218-281-5313 ext. 1 toddselk@isd593.org

Crookston Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer