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Date Posted 1/12/2026 Contact Lydia Garcia602-347-2622 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$63,061 - $75,673 Annually Length of Work Year 12 month Employment Type Full Time Requirements / Qualifications
Washington Elementary School District, 4650 West Sweetwater Avenue Glendale, AZ 85304. Join our dynamic team and further your career goals with the Washington Elementary School District! The Payroll Manager oversees four employees in a pleasant work environment. Washington Elementary has 33 schools, 26 Departments and over 2,500 employees. The Payroll Manager manages the payroll department to include overseeing the payroll operations, supervising department staff, implementing and overseeing payroll information systems, and collaborating with District staff on identifying needs and resolving problems. Incumbent analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts and bank accounts, developing and preparing required reports, and coordinates with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance. Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired; Three years of payroll processing experience; Three years of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field; Three years of school district payroll supervisor experience; Proficiency in English and Spanish Language. WESD offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Parental Leave, FSA or HSA Plans, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, and Employer-matched contributions to AZ State Retirement. Call 602-347-2622 for a full job description.
All applicants need to apply on the Washington Elementary School District website at jobs.wesdschools.org.
Requirements / QualificationsWashington Elementary School District, 4650 West Sweetwater Avenue Glendale, AZ 85304. Join our dynamic team and further your career goals with the Washington Elementary School District! The Payroll Manager oversees four employees in a pleasant work environment. Washington Elementary has 33 schools, 26 Departments and over 2,500 employees. The Payroll Manager manages the payroll department to include overseeing the payroll operations, supervising department staff, implementing and overseeing payroll information systems, and collaborating with District staff on identifying needs and resolving problems. Incumbent analyzes and reconciles general ledger accounts and bank accounts, developing and preparing required reports, and coordinates with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance. Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired; Three years of payroll processing experience; Three years of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field; Three years of school district payroll supervisor experience; Proficiency in English and Spanish Language. WESD offers Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Parental Leave, FSA or HSA Plans, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Student Loan Repayment, and Employer-matched contributions to AZ State Retirement. Call 602-347-2622 for a full job description.
All applicants need to apply on the Washington Elementary School District website at jobs.wesdschools.org.
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