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This may also include STRS/PERS pension plans. \nIn collaboration with Staff Accountants, assist with reconciliation of the following payroll-related liability accounts before month-end closing is completed: \n403(b)/401(k) payable\nSTRS - Employer and Employee \nPERS - Employer and Employee \nAccrued vacation payable \nGarnishment payable \nInsurance payable \nCreate, update, and distribute payroll calendars to clients. \nSend out payroll due date reminders to clients. \nReview client paperwork and enter new hires and changes into the payroll systems: address changes, pay changes, W-4 changes, insurance/retirement deduction changes. \nFor all client new hires, research STRS website for membership type. \nFile payroll documents on internal server. \nRun post-payroll backup reports for AP checks: 403b contributions, garnishments, manual checks. \nRun ad hoc reports for clients upon request. \nGather backup documentation for audits. \nIn connection with year-end audit, prepare audit workpapers related to payroll and support audit related work to be done. \nCreate and/or maintain standard operating procedures for process improvement and increased efficiency for clients using the latest industry developments and technology. \nComplete other duties or projects as directed. \nRequirements\nHigh school diploma required.\nPayroll-related coursework and/or certification is a plus.\nOn-the-job training is provided for internal applicants.\nThree years of payroll processing experience preferred for external applicants.\nExperience processing quarterly payroll tax returns is preferred for external applicants.\nExperience with third-party payroll databases: ADP, Paycor, Paycom, Paychex, UKG Ready Now.\nKnowledge of financial and accounting record-keeping methods and practices.\nIntermediate knowledge of payroll and wage and hour laws.\nIntermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) skills, including X-Lookups, pivot tables, and formulas.\nProper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills (oral and written).\nAbility to maintain, encourage, and participate in a close and highly collaborative team environment with clients and staff.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multi-state payroll processing.\nAbility to adapt quickly to change.\nAbility to learn payroll processing rules, regulations, and technical procedures for non-profit organizations and charter schools.\nAbility to understand and carry out directions independently.\nAbility to perform arithmetic calculations accurately and rapidly.\nAbility to identify and correct errors in mathematical computations.\nHR experience is a plus.\nExperience in the charter school, nonprofit, or education sector is a plus.\nWhat's in it for You?\nAt Charter Impact, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and connected.\nRemote-first flexibility: Work where you do your best work, with flexible, remote, and hybrid options depending on role. 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