Duties

Description:
Full-time Business Office Assistant/Payroll

Click here for the job description and additional details.

Work Year:  
12 months beginning ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and process biweekly payroll for all school district staff.
• Maintain and audit employee records to ensure accurate payroll data.
• Manage employee benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, FMLA, and other leave programs.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit providers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with annual audits.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from employees and administration.

Qualifications

• School district payroll experience (required).
• Proficient in Skyward Qmlativ (required).
• At least three years of experience in a school district business office or similar payroll/finance environment.
• Knowledge of TRS and IMRF reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to process and manage FMLA requests and other payroll-related leave processes accurately
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of current accounting principles, payroll processing, and state/federal reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and employment laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including creating formulas, analyzing data, and developing reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google platforms, and financial software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support staff payroll questions and deadlines.
• Able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary/Benefits

Information regarding salary and benefits for the position can be found here on the district website.

How to Apply

Please complete an online application on the district website. Click here for a direct link. 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/SD113a/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Educational+Support+Staff&AppliTrackJobId=2414&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

School District

https://www.sd113a.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/SD113a/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Educational+Support+Staff&AppliTrackJobId=2414&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

City Website

https://www.lemont.il.us/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

10/30/2026