Payroll and Retirement Associate - LA

Adams Express; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

ExED is seeking a Payroll and Retirement Associate in Los Angeles to join a 16-person payroll team serving charter schools. You will lead payroll processing, ensure data integrity, and support retirement plans (CalSTRS/CalPERS) for multiple client schools.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and a customer-service mindset. Collaboration with accounting and ExED staff is essential to maintain compliance and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Interest in public education.

Responsibilities

• Upload or key data, review, and process payroll for multiple client schools.
• Maintain accurate data in payroll system and files.
• Determine eligibility for CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans.
• Setup and process garnishments.
• Submit 401(k) and 403(b) deductions to vendors.
• Create and submit retirement reports.
• Knowledge of quarterly payroll tax filings.
• Deposit SDI payments online.
• Assist in payroll policy training.
• Coordinate with accounting and ExED staff.
• Assist schools with payroll questions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About Us

ExED (www.exed.org) 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 comprised of 16 team members who work with 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
• Setup and process garnishment orders
• Submit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendors
• Create and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reports
• Knowledge of 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

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please be sure to submit your salary expectations on the application.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and a 403(b) retirement package.
• We also offer a generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation.

ExED is an equal opportunity employer.

ExED will only consider candidates from the Southern CA area.