Payroll and Retirement Associate - SD

About Us ExED ( is a nonprofit organization that fosters the development and management of high‑performing charter schools. We believe every child should have access to high‑quality public education, especially in educationally underserved communities. ExED is the only nonprofit charter school back‑office service provider in Southern California and operates offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. ExED works with approximately 100 charter schools, serving more than 44,000 students. ExED supports new and existing charter schools, including financial services such as CFO advisory, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and public funding compliance; facility financing services; and data management support services. The services help our clients operate efficiently, build financial plans to meet short‑term and long‑term objectives, and secure affordable facilities, enabling school leaders to spend more time working to improve student achievement at their schools. Position Overview The Payroll and Retirement Associate will work on a team of 16 members who support charter schools to ensure their success. This position offers a detail‑oriented, highly organized professional the opportunity to apply payroll processing expertise in a unique way. We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can take the lead in managing our payroll process and provide excellent customer service to our client schools. Primary Responsibilities Upload or key data, review, and process payroll for several client schools Maintain accurate and current data in the payroll system and virtual personnel files Determine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans Provide excellent customer service Set up and process garnishment orders Streamline payroll processes Submit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendors Create and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reports Perform quarterly payroll tax filings Deposit SDI payments online to EDD Assist in periodic training on payroll policies and procedures Coordinate with accounting and other ExED staff when necessary Assist schools with general payroll questions Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 3-5 years of payroll processing experience Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships Strong organizational skills; a self‑starter who can prioritize and multi‑task Strong writing and communication skills Strong analytical skills Interest in and commitment to public education Compensation Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please submit your salary expectations on the application. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and a 403(b) retirement package. We also offer a generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation. To Apply Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via our online application system at ExED is an equal opportunity employer. ExED will only consider candidates from the Southern CA area. #J-18808-Ljbffr