School Payroll Specialist - Precise, Confidential & Timely

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 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.