Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Spring-Ford Area School District is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Payroll Clerk to join its Business Office. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for accurate and timely entry of payroll information, maintaining payroll records, administering payroll-related systems and deductions, and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and District policies. This position regularly interacts with internal and external customers and requires excellent communication problem-solving, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Adobe; possess an eye for detail and outstanding problem-solving skills; demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills to interact with internal and external customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enter, verify, and process payroll data accurately and on schedule. Includes the collection and review of time sheet data, input and verification of new hire and termination information, payroll data analysis, data entry/import, balancing, and production of payroll documents
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records. Including those related to new hires, terminations, unpaid leaves of absence, employee returns from leave, and other payroll-related changes
• Administer payroll-related systems, deductions, and adjustments. Ensuring accuracy in accordance with supporting documentation, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable regulations and prepare and remit payments to vendors and taxing authorities
• Review payroll information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit all required annual payroll tax reports, including Forms W-2 and other filings as required by law and/or District policy
• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and District policies
• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees, departments, and external contacts while providing professional and courteous customer service
• Protect the confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Complete payroll-related surveys and employment verifications
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer

Specific Skills: Must be proficient with MS Windows and Office (including Word, Power Point and Excel), and Google Suite, as well as other software programs and the Internet. Ability to learn and adapt to other customized software packages Experience with enterprise solution software.

Educational Level & Experience: Associates degree in business or accounting. Payroll certification is a plus. Minimum 2-3 years of payroll processing experience, preference for 500 or more employees.

Schedule: 8 AM - 4 PM Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 12 Months (260-262 days per year) Compensation: Starting hourly rate: $26.55/hour. Spring-Ford Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance, as well as paid time off and a tuition reimbursement program. This position is part of the Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS).