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Exeter Township School District lists this ANTICIPATED - CONFIDENTIAL SECRETARY/PAYROLL SPECIALIST opportunity in reading, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Anticipated - Confidential Secretary / Payroll SpecialistPosition Type: Full-Time $22.75 per hourPosition Overview - The Exeter Township School District is seeking a detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our business office team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing district-wide payroll, managing state and federal tax reporting, and overseeing the district's pension administration through PSERS.Key Responsibilities - Payroll Processing & Taxes: Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll data for all school district employees accurate to current contracts and schedules. Calculate bi-weekly and monthly payroll taxes, ensuring timely wire transfers and accurate state/federal tax filings. Prepare required quarterly and year-end tax forms, including annual W-2 preparation and distribution. File periodic financial and demographic surveys required by state and federal entities.PSERS Pension Administration: Maintain precise demographic, contract, and employment service records for the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS). Upload monthly reporting files to the Pension Administration System. Perform monthly reconciliations of reported employee wages, retirement contributions, and credited service time.Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain systematic, audit-ready financial and accounting records for the school district. Assist the business office with general accounting tasks, reporting, and reconciliations as needed.Qualifications & Requirements - Education & Experience: Required: High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 35 years of general accounting or business office experience. Preferred: Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with coursework in accounting/payroll. Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Strong working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll software systems. Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced knowledge of Excel preferred). Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle confidential sensitive data.How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their application on our website through Frontline. No paper applications will be accepted. Exeter Township School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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reading, PA, 19601, US
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