Payroll Specialist

Colonial School District; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial School District is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely processing of payroll for all district employees. The role reports to the Business Administrator and Financial Manager and involves payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, and record maintenance.

Responsibilities include biweekly payroll processing for multiple staff groups, deductions management, tax filings, and audits.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years payroll experience required; public school payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania public school payroll practices and PSERS reporting preferred.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems; Skyward Business/Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Public School District experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payrolls for professional, support, administrative, substitute, and extracurricular staff.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, stipends, retroactive pay, deductions, unpaid leave, and termination pay.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Administer payroll deductions including taxes, PSERS, benefits, garnishments, and retirement contributions.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, reports, and audit documentation.
• Review collective bargaining agreements, salary schedules, and employment contracts to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll system maintenance, testing, and upgrades.

Skills

Payroll processing

Confidentiality

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting/business

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/business

Tools

Skyward Business/Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Payroll Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916044

Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time, 12 Month Position Located in the District Office

Availability-Immediately

General Description: The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all District employees. Under the supervision of the Business Administrator and Financial Manager, this position performs highly responsible and confidential payroll accounting work, including payroll processing, reconciliation, reporting, and record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payrolls for professional, support, administrative, substitute, and extracurricular staff.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, stipends, retroactive pay, deductions, unpaid leave, and termination pay.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Administer payroll deductions including taxes, PSERS, benefits, garnishments, and retirement contributions.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, reports, and audit documentation.
• Review collective bargaining agreements, salary schedules, and employment contracts to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll system maintenance, testing, and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience required; public school payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania public school payroll practices and PSERS reporting preferred.
• Experience with computerized payroll systems; Skyward Business/Payroll experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Public School District experience preferred

Deadline: 9/13/2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $35 to $39 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Contact Information

• HR Inbox
• 230 Fourtown Road
• Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania 19462
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]