Payroll Coordinator

Bucks County•Doylestown, PA

13d•$52,160•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction from the Supervisor of Payroll, the Payroll Coordinator performs tasks involved in the timely, accurate, and effective processing of payroll disbursements for the Intermediate Unit. This position may assist school districts and technical schools with payroll guidance and/or processing, along with verifying data entry. This position requires an extremely detail-oriented individual with significant knowledge of payroll functions, including state and federal regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in calculating and running payroll.
Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database application software.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function independently with or without general supervision.
Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree beneficial.
Advanced training in business skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports payroll needs at the Bucks IU and in school districts and CTC’s on-site as needed.
Responsible for updating employee payroll records through the review of Personnel Action Forms (PAF’s) and the processing of calculations in pay rate adjustments.
Coordinate the processing of the semi-monthly payroll for the Intermediate Unit including salary and hourly, administrative, professional, and classified employees.
Prepare for review federal, state and local payroll tax reporting.
Responsible for verifying deductions, Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS), and Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA) payments and reporting; wage attachments and their distribution; Education Association dues, direct deposit, United Way, and any other applicable deductions and related reporting.
Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax, wage, and hour laws and requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of the Intermediate Unit’s payroll software system and timekeeping system.
Correspond with agencies that require wage information such as PSERS, Social Security, unemployment, and wage verifications.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications such as the Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officals (PASBO) and PayrollOrg (PAYO).
Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by safeguarding payroll information.
Flexibility in accommodating various assignments at districts and CTC’s in duration and scope.
Maintains positive relationships with school districts and CTC’s.
Assists with departmental projects related to process improvements.
Assist the Supervisor of Payroll with management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
Coordinate with the Supervisor of Payroll the payroll processing of the school district and/or technical school’s payroll on-site.
Performs the payroll processing in the absence of the Supervisor of Payroll.