Payroll Associate

Overview

We guide our students to think critically and independently, and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. And we design our school buildings to reflect the incredible accomplishments that happen within their walls and our high aspirations for teaching and learning.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

Why extraordinary professionals teach at Ascend

Ascend is the largest Brooklyn-based public charter school serving over 5,000 K-12 students in 17 schools. We exist to serve every student - to help them embody their inherent excellence by providing rich, joyful learning experiences that unlock a life of boundless choice.

Access to education is a social justice issue. As educators, we center justice and live out our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (DEIA) by ensuring that our students have the skills, tools, and confidence they need to thrive today and in the future. We are proud to have a workforce that mirrors the diversity seen in our students. Working at Ascend provides a community focused on developing an environment of support and belonging. Educators collaborate closely and encourage each other to achieve great outcomes.

Our schools honor, nurture, and challenge the whole child. Ascend fosters critical thinking skills and a love of learning through an inquiry-based learning approach, Responsive Classroom model, and anti-racist education. We are deeply committed to advancing educational equity for all of our students. Students at Ascend benefit from a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures natural curiosity about the world and guides them to think critically and independently.

For more information on Ascend Public Charter Schools' model, approach, and core values, please visit our website.

Responsibilities

The Payroll Associate will provide administrative support for the Payroll team. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely preparation, processing, and distribution of payroll.

• Payroll Processing :
• Assist in processing semi-monthly payroll for employees, including but not limited to :
• Bimonthly compiling of school-specific payroll summaries for dissemination to school leaders for review / approval
• Validate and input timesheets, hours worked, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Verify the accuracy of payroll calculations, including taxes, benefits, and deductions.
• Compliance & Recordkeeping :
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare reports as needed for audits and compliance checks, including but not limited to :
• Filing all offer letters and additional compensation agreements
• Retrieving and submitting audit selections as requested
• Monitor payroll updates, such as changes to tax regulations or benefits.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Employee Support :
• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Provide employees with guidance on using payroll systems or accessing pay stubs.
• System Maintenance :
• Support the maintenance and updates of payroll systems.
• Partner with IT or vendors to troubleshoot system issues.

Qualifications

Skills Required

Compensation

Initial salary offers for this position range from $60,000 - $65,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000