BookkeeperPayroll
Job Location:
Mokena, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 27 - 27
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Primary Objective:
- Assist Chief School Business Official Director of Human Resources Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent by performing payroll duties which include but are not limited to; acting as a liaison between District Office and parents staff and community members with an awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (Associates/Bachelors degree preferred)
- Work well with minimal supervision
- Able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students parents staff members and office business matters
- Work well with others
- Computer skills necessary including being proficient in Microsoft Office & Google programs
- Adept at learning and using other related software and web-based programs
Critical Attributes:
- Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students parents staff members and office business matters
- Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Accountable to:
- Chief School Business Official
Essential Job Functions:
- Enter and process payroll in Skyward program every two weeks
- Send payroll for direct deposit taxes TRS IMRF electronically
- Adjust the final payroll of the month for insurance benefits
- Remain current on state and federal payroll and pension regulations
- Adjust insurance over $50000 for the end of year payroll
- Process and maintain attendance for employees daily in to Skyward
- Enter bank deposits in Skyward program each month
- Send via e-mail new timesheets to the timekeepers
- Process all payroll deductions for employees (union dues 403b etc.)
- Coordinate purchase orders for other departments (B&G transportation etc.) ensuring the proper budget account numbers on incoming invoices
- Assist with monitoring and tracking Fund 21 (referendum for B&G) income & expenses
- Maintain inventory lists updating with new equipment purchases and submit to appraisal company for annual update
- Act as a backup for daily deposits fee waivers monthly ACH charges reconciling deposit ledgers RevTrak registration payments and fees in Skyward
- Assist with transportation scheduling and routing
- Assist Chief School Business Official with Request for Proposal (RFP) process
- Update/Maintain outside vendor contracts
- Maintain information and files on insurance related matters for liability insurance including student accident claims school board legal liability certificate of insurance treasurers bond
- Provide salary and benefit data to complete Fairbanks claim
- Serve as a backup for the Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bending carrying climbing lifting pushing-pulling reaching sitting standing and walking
- Must be able to occasionally lift move or push items of 30 lbs.
Working Conditions:
- Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
- Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases
Terms of Employment:
- 244 Working days 8.0 hours per day
- 16 Paid holidays
- 260 Total paid days @$27.25 per hour equates to $56680 annually
Benefits:
- Per the MCSA Contract
FLSA Status:
- Hourly/Non-Exempt