Job Summary

The Payroll Clerk/Secretary is responsible for payroll processing, data analysis, PSERS reporting, Time Clock Plus, IU16 FIS Payroll System, and tracking and reporting for approximately 2,200 employees. This position reports to the Payroll Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responding to payroll-related inquiries from employees. Requires knowledge of federal/state and local payroll tax laws.
• Performing timely and accurate data entry into Financial Information System, including:
• Timesheets
• Salaries/ Stipends
• Payroll-related Accounts Payable payments to vendors
• Entering and updating employee information
• New hires
• W-4 updates
• Address updates
• Direct deposit updates
• 403b Salary Reduction Agreements
• Generating bi-weekly deduction reports for third-party vendors and unions
• Processing employee wage garnishments
• Processing weekly PSERS uploads
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong dependability/reliability
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications

Must have knowledge of Federal, State and Local payroll and tax regulations. Required computer skills include intermediate level MS Excel/Word. An Associates degree in Accounting or Business is a plus.

EQUAL RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

As an equal rights and opportunities agency, the Bethlehem Area School District will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices, based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. Announcement of this policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.34 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office

Work Location: In person