School District Payroll Specialist — Finance & Compliance

Lcesc; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve seeks a payroll professional to manage timely payroll processing and reporting for district staff. You will verify timesheets, compute wages, and reconcile payroll data while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include preparing retirement reports, handling health and other benefits payments, and assisting staff with pay inquiries. Strong accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary training desirable.
• Familiarity with Uniform School Accounting System (USAS) and Uniform School Payroll System (USPS) preferred.
• Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading and correct grammar.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately for all staff and run related reports.
• Verify timesheets and payroll data, calculate wages and reconcile records.
• Organize payroll data to inform Assistant Treasurer/ Treasurer.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure timely payroll tax payments.
• Prepare SERS/TRS reports and handle retirement forms as needed.
• Answer staff questions on pay issues and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary training desirable

Tools

USAS

USPS

Job description

Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve seeks a payroll professional to manage timely payroll processing and reporting for district staff. You will verify timesheets, compute wages, and reconcile payroll data while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with policies.

Responsibilities include preparing retirement reports, handling health and other benefits payments, and assisting staff with pay inquiries. Strong accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork are essential.