La Grange School District 102

EEO Statement
The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity and inclusion.
                                   
Qualifications:             

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (Finance/Accounting Majors Preferred)
• 2 years experience in school administration environment preferred
• Knowledge and experience with MS Office and Google suites
• Effective Communication Skills

                                  
Responsibilities:

• Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs in compliance with carrier contracts (e.g. workers' compensation, explaining financial aspects of benefit options, mediating benefit eligibility and payment issues.
• Calculates processes and inputs payroll in the ERP system for the purpose of ensuring accurate information for reporting/compliance purposes and/or maintaining an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Resolves discrepancies with payroll and information and/or documentation (e.g. payroll, benefit providers, withholding versus W4, step status, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of records and employee payments.
• Responds to inquiries regarding various procedures and requirements (e.g. wage levies and garnishments, savings, contributions, direct deposits, worker's compensation issues, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with established fiscal and HR guidelines.
• Reconciles enrollment forms and billings to employee records (e.g. COBRA, disability, retirement, health, FMLA, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate eligibility and payment information and complying with contract provisions.
• Communicates with employees, medical providers, etc. for the purpose of processing worker's compensation claims in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains various fiscal information, files and records (e.g. payroll, employee attendance, history, withholding information, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Maintains various Human Resources information (AESOP probationary balances, sick/personal days and vacation) for the purposes of ensuring timely and accurate records and reports.
• Prepares a variety of reports (e.g. state and federal reports, benefit and wage statements, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information to district personnel, local, county, state and/or federal agencies.
• Attends a variety of seminars and workshops (e.g. labor law, government requirements, payroll, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information required to perform functions.
• Processes a variety of information (e.g. COBRA, FLMA and retirement benefits, eligibility, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Processes documentation for requests from outside agencies/parties (e.g. worker's compensation claims, retired and transitional employees; court ordered adjustments, job verifications, subpoena of payroll records, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring timely and accurate compliance with request.
• Reviews contracts, regulations, legal releases for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, local, county, state and federal requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other assignments as delegated by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and/or Director of Human Resources & Public Relations

Application Procedure
Online applications only, please.