Payroll Specialist at Innovative Education Management
About the Employer
Innovative Education Management (IEM) has been successfully developing and operating California charter schools since 1998. Many California charters are modeled after the structure of IEM’s independent study model. Innovative Education Management (IEM) and its Charter Schools believe in giving students, parents and teachers the freedom to develop individualized learning opportunities while working with a credentialed teacher. Our goal is to develop educated students who reach their full potential. Every position at IEM supports this mission. IEM team members are empowered to innovate and find new solutions to further our students’ educations as well as their own career aspirations. We believe the contribution of each individual is essential to success.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The incumbent is expected to process all phases of payroll; responding to complex payroll problems and computational questions; ensuring compliance with mandated requirements/laws; and maintaining confidentiality. The incumbent will work cooperatively with team members and others to enable the departments to provide the highest level of service possible. Creativity and productivity is encouraged and valued. The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the Guiding Principles of the organization. The Payroll Specialist performs a broad range of complex duties to ensure the accuracy of payroll calculations and processing payroll. This position will work closely with the Payroll Administrator and will manage critical deadlines and ensure a high level of accuracy and professionalism under pressure. This is a full-time office based position. As a Payroll Specialist you will be part of a great in-house payroll team serving three charter schools and over 350 educators across the state of California.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Application via EdJoin • Letter of interest • Current resume Applications not accompanied with the above required materials will not be considered. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Application via EdJoin • Letter of interest • Current resume Applications not accompanied with the above required materials will not be considered. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks.
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School diploma or GED
Experience: We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of payroll experience or alternatively more than five years of public school accounting experience. (Candidates with experience in California public school retirement system reporting will be eligible for a Level II position), Microsoft Excel, and Data Entry speed and accuracy. Prior experience in a California public education entity and fund accounting system is highly desirable.
Comments and Other Information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School diploma or GED
Experience: We are looking for a candidate with a minimum of 5 years of payroll experience or alternatively more than five years of public school accounting experience. (Candidates with experience in California public school retirement system reporting will be eligible for a Level II position), Microsoft Excel, and Data Entry speed and accuracy. Prior experience in a California public education entity and fund accounting system is highly desirable.