Payroll & Business Services Specialist bei Greenbush

Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Payroll & Business Services Specialist at Geenbush Main Campus - Girard.

Anticipated Start Date: 10/20/2025. 

Job Summary: The Payroll & Business Services Specialist plays a key role on the Greenbush External Business Services team, providing payroll and accounting support to school districts and other public agencies. This client-facing position is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, and assisting with related accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable business services that districts can trust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and
payroll/accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new payroll/accounting systems
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
• Strong customer service orientation and professional demeanor
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be bon

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field
• Experience in public-sector payroll or school district business services a plus
• Familiarity with Kansas payroll compliance and public finance practices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Process payroll for client districts, including employee pay, deductions, and withholdings
• Ensure accurate submission of payroll taxes and reports
• Reconcile payroll to general ledger and monthly bank statements
• Issue or reissue checks/direct deposits when needed
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll records
• Clearly communicate payroll procedures and updates to client districts

Business Services Support:
• Assist with accounting tasks for client districts as assigned
• Support reconciliation, documentation, and reporting activities
• Provide responsive service and support to district contacts

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
6. Maintain professional relationships with families.
7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
11. Regular and predictive attendance in designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifting to 30 pounds.

2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.

3. Sit/stand for long periods.

4. Work in loud/stressful environments.

5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.

6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

7. Being exposed to hazardous materials.

8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

9. May require travel.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.