Job Details
| Region: | 11 |
| School District/Employer: | ESC Region 11 |
| District Category/Employer: | Education Service Center, |
| Position: | , |
| Assignment Level: |
Area
|
| Job Title: | Business Services Accountant-Payroll |
| School: | ESC Region 11 |
| Campus Description: | ESC Region 11 |
| Date Posted: | 11/10/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose Direct and manage daily payroll and benefit activity within serviced districts and charters. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education/Certification Bachelor's Degree preferred, or similar or 5 years equivalent experience. TASBO Certification preferred. Special Knowledge/Skills Financial Software Knowledge of Ascender, Skyward, etc. Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills. Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff campus/district/charter school personnel. Advanced technical knowledge of school payroll and budgeting. Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements relating to payroll issues and reports. Advanced knowledge of TRS rules and regulations. Working knowledge of financial applications and accounting. Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and word processing. Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data. Experience 5 years prior payroll experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities *This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. **This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds. Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, improve ESC Region 11’s internal operations, and meet the established goals and objectives. Direct and control payroll preparation and production, including regular, special, and supplemental payrolls. Ensure adherence to standards and procedures and take steps to correct problems, delays, and inaccuracies. Develop and implement payroll procedures to ensure timely processing of payroll and the applicable payment of all benefits and payroll deductions. Responsible for balancing each payroll prior to disbursement for accuracy. Control payment of all liabilities generated through payroll including federal taxes, TRS deposits, and insurance. Responsible for reconciliation of billing from various third-party carriers prior to payment. Responsible for processing and filing all payroll related reports, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, and IRS 941. Work collaboratively with the districts/charters to process new hires, leave, terminations, and other employee-related issues. Compile, reconcile, and file annual W2 forms. Compile, reconcile, and file annual 1095 forms for schools with less than 50 employees. Responsible for verification of all payroll-related PEIMS files and submissions. Responsible for processing annual salary and payroll budget data. Interface with district/charter superintendents and/or administration and advise the administration on payroll-related issues. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Salary Range: | $67,947 to $82,863 Per Year |
| Benefits: | Benefits at ESC Region 11 $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities Retirement Account Matching Program HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year) 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year) |
| How To Apply: |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Brandilyn DePalma |
| Email: | bdepalma@esc11.net |
| Address: | 1451 S. Cherry Lane |
| City: | White Settlement |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 76108 |
| Phone: | (817) 994-1895 |
| Fax: | (817) 740-7600 |