Payroll & Food Service Operations Specialist

Daniel Boone Area School District; Birdsboro (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daniel Boone Area School District is seeking a Payroll & Food Service Specialist in the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely district payroll processing while overseeing the contracted food service program. The role requires high accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and strong customer service in line with district policies and Pennsylvania/federal requirements.

Responsibilities include processing payrolls, maintaining confidential records, preparing required reports, serving as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing, taxes, deductions, retirement reporting, and internal controls.
• Prior payroll or school business office experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to reconcile records and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and with teams, maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process, verify, and reconcile all District payrolls including timekeeping, deductions, benefits, taxes, and retirement.
• Maintain confidential employee payroll records and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare federal, state, local, retirement, and wage reports; assist audits.
• Serve as liaison with the contracted food service provider.
• Monitor food service contract compliance, invoices, meal counts, and accounts.
• Support school nutrition program requirements, including applications and reviews.
• Assist families and staff with meal account questions and coordinate issue resolution.
• Prepare reports and maintain records for administration, Board, auditors, and agencies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

Deductions

Benefits

Taxes

Retirement reporting

Confidentiality

Customer service

Reconciliation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheets

Database systems

Job description

The Daniel Boone Area School District is seeking a Payroll & Food Service Specialist in the Business Office to ensure accurate and timely district payroll processing while overseeing the contracted food service program. The role requires high accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and strong customer service in line with district policies and Pennsylvania/federal requirements.

Responsibilities include processing payrolls, maintaining confidential records, preparing required reports, serving as