Payroll and Retirement Associate

About UsExED (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 and operates offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. ExED works with approximately 100 charter schools, serving more than 44,000 students.ExED supports new and existing charter schools, including financial services such as CFO advisory, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and public funding compliance; facility financing services; and data management support services. The services help our clients operate efficiently, build financial plans to meet short-term and long-term objectives, and secure affordable facilities, enabling school leaders to spend more time working to improve student achievement at their schools.Position OverviewThe Payroll and Retirement Associate will work on a team comprised of 16 team members who work with charter schools to ensure their success. This position offers a detail-oriented, highly organized professional the opportunity to apply payroll processing expertise in a unique way. We are looking for an experienced payroll professional who can take the lead in managing our payroll process and provide excellent customer service to our client schools.Primary ResponsibilitiesUpload or key data, review, and process payroll for several client schoolsMaintain accurate and current data in the payroll system and virtual personnel filesDetermine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plansProvide excellent customer serviceSetup and process garnishment ordersStreamline payroll processesSubmit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendorsCreate and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reportsKnowledge of quarterly payroll tax filingsDeposit SDI payments online to EDDAssist in periodic training on payroll policies and proceduresCoordinate with accounting and other ExED staff when necessaryAssist schools with general payroll questionsQualificationsBachelor’s Degree3-5 years of payroll processing experienceComputer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationshipsStrong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-taskStrong writing and communication skillsStrong Analytical SkillsInterest in and commitment to public educationCompensationCompensation is commensurate with experience. Please be sure to submit your salary expectations on the application.Salary Range: $52,000 - $66,000 annuallyBenefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and a 403(b) retirement package.We also offer a generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation.To ApplyPlease submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via our online application system at www.exed.org/careers.ExED is an equal opportunity employer.ExED will only consider candidates from the Southern CA area.