Payroll Specialist

BURGETTSTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Burgettstown (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgettstown Area School District in Washington County, PA, seeks a qualified Payroll Specialist to join the District's Business Office. The role requires processing payroll accurately and maintaining records in compliance with contracts and regulations, with responsibilities including calculating wages, preparing reports, and auditing support.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate benefits and retirement reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Experience in payroll, accounting, or school business office operations preferred
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Calculate wages and deductions
• Prepare payroll reports
• Coordinate benefits and PSERS retirement reporting
• Reconcile payroll accounts
• Assist with audits and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Payroll

Accounting

School finance operations

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Job description

BURGETTSTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Payroll Specialist

The Burgettstown Area School District, located in Washington County, Pa., seeks a qualified Payroll Specialist to join the District's Business Office. This full-time, confidential position reports directly to the Business Manager.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining payroll records in compliance with district policies, contracts, and applicable regulations. Duties include calculating wages and deductions, preparing payroll reports, coordinating benefits and retirement reporting (PSERS), reconciling payroll accounts, and assisting with audits. The position requires strict confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Experience in payroll, accounting, or school business of fice operations preferred
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and computer skills

Application deadline: September 25, 2026 or until filled

Burgettstown Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.