Payroll and Retirement Associate  Payroll Heavy
Posted 2025-04-06Payroll and Retirement Associate  Payroll Heavy
About Us
ExED (www.exed.org) is a nonprofit organization that fosters the development and management of high performing charter schools. We believe that every child should have access to a high-quality public education, especially children in educationally underserved communities. ExED is the only nonprofit service provider in Southern California and operates offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. ExED works with more than 110 charter schools serving more than 44,000 students.
ExED provides a range of services that support both new and existing charter schools, including ÂCFOÂ services such as accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll processing, and public funding compliance; facility financing services; and compliance and data management services. These services help our clients operate efficiently, build financial plans to meet short-term and long-term objectives, and secure affordable facilities all of which enable school leaders to spend more time working to improve student achievement at their school.
Position Overview
The Payroll and Retirement Associate position is based in ExEDÂs San Diego office Âwhich is comprised of 16 team members who work with charter schools to ensure their success. This position offers a detailed-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 managing our payroll process and provide excellent customer service to our client schools.
Primary Responsibilities
 Upload or key data, review and process payroll for several client schools
 Maintain accurate and current data in the payroll system and virtual personnel files
 Determine eligibility and enrollment into CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans
 Provide excellent customer service
 Setup and process garnishment orders
 Streamline payroll processes
 Submit 401(k) and 403(b) employee deductions to vendors
 Create and submit monthly CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement reports
 Knowledge of quarterly payroll tax filings
 Deposit SDI payments online to EDD
 Assist in periodic training on payroll policies and procedures
 Coordinate with accounting and other ExED staff when necessary
 Assist schools with general payroll questions
Qualifications
 BachelorÂs Degree
 35 years of payroll processing experience
 Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
 Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships
 Strong organizational skills; a selfstarter who can prioritize and multitask
 Strong writing and communication skills
 Strong analytical skills
 Interest in and commitment to public education
Compensation
 Compensation is commensurate with experience. Please be sure to submit your salary expectations on the application.
 Salary Range: $52,000 $66,000 annually
 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and a 403(b) retirement package. We also offer a generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocation.
To Apply
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via our online application system at www.exed.org/careers.
ExED is an equal opportunity employer.
 While ExED has an office in Los Angeles available to all staff, ExED currently allows
staff to work remotely. ExED will consider applicants located in Southern California only.
About Excellent Education Development (ExED)
ExED is advancing public education in California by providing quality charter schools with sound business solutions so school leaders can focus on their central mission: educating students.
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