Payroll Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Specialist responsible for biweekly payroll processing for a public school district in Pennsylvania. This role involves handling biweekly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees, preparing and uploading monthly PSERS retirement reports, utilizing the CSIU Financial Information System for payroll entry and reconciliation, coordinating time and attendance data with HR, entering pay details for stipends and extra duties, and resolving discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Handle biweekly payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees, covering salaried, hourly, extra duty payments, and contract staff.
• Prepare and upload monthly PSERS retirement reports.
• Utilize the CSIU Financial Information System for payroll entry and reconciliation.
• Collapse time and attendance data with HR using Frontline absence management, ensuring systems are reconciled before each payroll cycle.
• Enter pay details for stipends and extra duties, and reconcile data from time clocks and paper timesheets.
• Use Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to format payroll reports and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Resolve gaps and review missing information to ensure accuracy across multiple data sources.
• Work towards transitioning the district to electronic timesheets to minimize missed pay items.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to fill data gaps and professionally resolve any resistance.

Essential Skills

• A High School Diploma
• 2 years of experience in payroll or accounting
• Proficiency in Excel, especially in VLOOKUPs
• Familiarity with CSIU, Frontline, or Skyward systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PSERS or school payroll is preferred
• Experience with municipal or school systems
• Moderate proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
• Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on problem-solving

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position within a small, close-knit payroll team of two, reporting to the director of business operations. The role requires five days a week on-site work, offering direct interaction with HR and school leadership. There is an opportunity for growth through modernizing payroll processes and gaining exposure to specialized retirement reporting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Havertown, PA. The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. The role is fully onsite in Havertown, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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