Payroll Specialist

High school diploma required. Three years of payroll processing experience preferred for external applicants. Experience processing quarterly payroll tax returns is preferred for external applicants. Experience with third-party payroll databases: ADP, Paycor, Paycom, Paychex, UKG Ready Now. Knowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping methods and practices. Intermediate knowledge of payroll and wage and hour laws. Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills, including X-Lookups, pivot tables, and formulas. Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills (oral and written). Ability to maintain, encourage, and participate in a close and highly collaborative team environment. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multi-state payroll processing. Ability to adapt quickly to change. Ability to learn payroll processing rules, regulations, and technical procedures for non-profit organizations and charter schools. Ability to understand and carry out directions independently. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly. Ability to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations. HR experience is a plus. Experience in the charter school, nonprofit, or education sector is a plus.

Communicate with and train assigned clients on payroll processes. Collect and enter pay information, review payroll reports for accuracy. Assist with calculation of final checks. Prepare and submit retirement and pension plan reporting and payments. Reconcile payroll-related liability accounts. Create, update, and distribute payroll calendars and due date reminders. Enter new hires and changes into payroll systems. Research STRS website for new hire membership type. File payroll documents and run post-payroll reports. Run ad hoc reports for clients and gather documentation for audits. Prepare audit workpapers related to payroll. Create and maintain standard operating procedures for process improvement.