Payroll and Retirement Associate - LA

ExED (www.exed.org) is a nonprofit organization that fosters the development and management of high-performing charter schools. We believe every child should have access to high-quality public education, especially in educationally underserved communities. ExED is the only nonprofit charter school back office service provider in Southern California, operating offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. We work with approximately 100 charter schools, serving more than 44,000 students, providing financial services, facility financing, and data management support to help schools operate efficiently and improve student achievement.

About the role

The Payroll and Retirement Associate will join a team of 16 professionals supporting charter schools. This role offers a detail-oriented, highly organized professional the opportunity to apply payroll processing expertise while providing excellent customer service to client schools.

Responsibilities

• Upload or key data, review, and process payroll for several client schools
• Maintain accurate and current data in the payroll system and virtual personnel files
• Determine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans
• Provide excellent customer service
• Setup and process garnishment orders
• Streamline payroll processes
• Submit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendors
• Create and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reports
• Knowledge of quarterly payroll tax filings
• Deposit SDI payments online to EDD
• Assist in periodic training on payroll policies and procedures
• Coordinate with accounting and other ExED staff when necessary
• Assist schools with general payroll questions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience
• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Interest in and commitment to public education

Pay

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement package
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation