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Payroll/Benefits Specialist

  2026-02-08     Bonham Independent School District     Bonham,TX  
Description:

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Payroll

Date Posted:
2/5/2026

Location:
Administration Center
Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Primary Purpose:
Compile and prepare regular district payroll, including related reports and deposits. Work under moderate supervision to ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll records according to prescribed procedures and regulations.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic payroll accounting procedures
Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
Ability to use software to create spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance
Ability to work with numbers in accurate and rapid manner to meet established deadlines
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
2 years payroll accounting experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Payroll Accounting

  1. Prepare accurate district payroll for distribution to employees following established procedures.
  2. Receive and audit time sheets for all district employees. Calculate employee wages, salaries, hours worked, overtime pay, and determine withholdings, deductions, and net pay.
  3. Balance payroll earnings and deductions; initiate related transfers of funds and deposits.
  4. Maintain district payroll registers, employee payroll information, and other original documentation in an orderly and accurate manner in accordance with state, federal, and district requirements.
Data Entry
  1. Prepare and post all payroll changes including payroll deductions, salary changes, termination, and new employee information.
  2. Records and Reports
  3. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required including maintaining payroll and related files such as payroll records, absent-from-duty reports, and service records.
  4. Prepare and submit payroll reports and forms including those required by Internal Revenue Service, Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Retirement System, Federal Insurance Contributors' Act (FICA), Medicare.
Other
  1. Work cooperatively with human resource department, principals, department heads, campus and department secretaries, and employees to ensure accuracy of information reported. Resolve payroll problems and inquiries.
  2. Respond to requests from financial institutions regarding verification of employment.
  3. Maintain confidentiality of information.
  4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.


Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions to meet established deadlines; maintain emotional control under stress

Employment Date
  • ASAP
Salary
  • Based on experience, minimum salary is $27,192
  • BISD pays $325.00 towards medical premium
  • BISD pays Telehealth premium for employee
  • BISD provides a $10,000 Life Insurance Policy for employee

    Internal applicants should send a letter of interest and resume to Alicia Coonrod, Chief Financial Officer at ...@bonhamisd.org or via inter-office mail.


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