Lead Payroll Specialist

McKeesport Area School District; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

McKeesport Area School District is seeking a Head Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processing, payroll taxes, and fringe benefits for the district. The role reports to the Business Manager or designee.

The position is twelve months per year with salary to be established by contract; starting date is immediate and pay is $44,475 annually. Strong accounting, payroll, and Excel skills are required, with experience using payroll software and tax websites for accurate deductions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with a business background; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting and payroll; ability to apply accounting principles to document accurate information.
• Excellent English spelling, punctuation, and mathematics.
• Good communication skills for professional interaction with staff and administrators.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, payroll software, and advanced Excel.
• Familiarity with office procedures and payroll-related software and tax websites.

Responsibilities

• Performs payrolls including deductions for withholding tax, retirement, Social Security, PA state tax, and other withholdings.
• Prepares and maintains earnings and deduction records; prepares tax forms and reports as required.
• Maintains payroll files for each district employee; enters salary/wage data and prorates for leaves and sabbaticals.
• Verifies and reconciles deductions and payroll reports; monitors authorized payroll changes.
• Distributes checks and wire transfers with remittance advice; maintains 403(b) records.
• Oversees and delegates work to Payroll Clerk(s) and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting & payroll

English proficiency

Communication

Excel knowledge

Word & payroll software

Office procedures

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

McKeesport Area School District is seeking a Head Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processing, payroll taxes, and fringe benefits for the district. The role reports to the Business Manager or designee.

The position is twelve months per year with salary to be established by contract; starting date is immediate and pay is $44,475 annually. Strong accounting, payroll, and Excel skills are required, with experience using payroll software and tax websites for accurate deductions.