Payroll Specialist

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UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:Payroll Specialist

Department: Business Office

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) – Administrative Support Personnel

Schedule: Full Time, 12 Months

Hourly Rate: starting at $23.77/hour commensurate with experience

MISSION STATEMENT: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

SUMMARY: Coordinates and processes all information required for the bi-weekly processing of the District’s payroll and all associated financial systems. Completes payroll, retirement and other reports on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other appropriate duties may be assigned.)

• Coordinate, process and maintain employee payroll database including, but not limited to, entering new employees, process payroll rate changes, process payroll deduction changes, maintain salary data information, process payroll reconciliation and process PSERS upload information. Process updates and contributions to the district 403b and 457b plans.
• Review and process all hourly timesheet and salaried attendance data for bi-weekly payrolls. Process hours recorded on the electronic timekeeping system.
• Process all tax and other agency payments deducted via payroll.
• Prepare reports regarding payroll and benefit information as requested included, but not limited to, budget reports, negotiations information, wage changes, state and federal reporting and PSERS retirement reporting.
• Research and respond to inquiries by employees and various agencies including, but not limited to, State Unemployment, PSERS, taxing agencies, domestic relations and student liens.
• Calculate PSERS buy-back information for employees.
• Creation and processing of all quarterly and annual tax returns.
• Creation and distribution of all W-2 forms.
• Communicate with the Human Resource Office and Benefits Specialist to ensure that all departments are coordinated.
• Maintain employee payroll files including, but not limited to, timesheets, tax forms, PSERS data and other applicable information.
• Produce monthly reports for Human Resources for use in monitoring part time employee hours to support compliance with the Affordable Care Act.
• Supports other Business Office functions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with post-secondary education in business or related field.
• Three to five plus years of experience, preferably in a school district setting.
• Experience in working with the public.
• Strong knowledge of computer software programs including word and spreadsheet programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or government regulations.
• Congenial interpersonal skills when interacting with stakeholders.
• Ability to lift and/or move boxes weighing 20-25 pounds.
• Ability to interact positively with others and work as a team.
• Ability to take initiative and multitask.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.

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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.77 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Office
• School

Ability to Relocate:

• Willow Grove, PA 19090: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person