District Payroll Specialist - Education Finance

Somerset-Berkley-and-Somerset-Public-School; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District seek a Payroll Specialist to support financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing across two districts with about 575 staff.

Responsibilities include managing biweekly payrolls, developing pay schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Starting immediately; salary range $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Workspace apps.
• Payroll processing or other accounting system experience.
• Knowledge of Harpers Payroll preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer district payroll to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Plan and manage payroll-related projects and improve efficiency.
• Verify time records and correct entries prior to processing.
• Maintain and update payroll records and schedules.
• Communicate payroll information to staff and stakeholders.
• Prepare biweekly payroll warrants for signatures and district submission.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Harpers Payroll

Payroll processing

Education

Associate degree

Relevant experience

Tools

Harpers Payroll

Job description

Somerset Public Schools and Somerset Berkley Regional School District seek a Payroll Specialist to support financial operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and confidential payroll processing across two districts with about 575 staff.

Responsibilities include managing biweekly payrolls, developing pay schedules, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Starting immediately; salary range $60,000–$65,000 per year.