Payroll Specialist

CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services

. Manage payroll and related activities with precision .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeExton • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,600 - $64,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, ensuring compliance with regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA, while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards. Proficient in payroll systems and Excel, with a strong background in accounting or business.

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Payroll ManagementCompliance With HIPAAProficiency With ExcelPayroll Systems ExperienceClearances (Act 151, Act 34)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ManagementData EntryReportingBookkeepingPayroll Systems

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEthical StandardsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

PA Child Abuse ClearancePA Criminal ClearancePA Department of Education FBI Clearance

Industry Keywords

Payroll ProcessesStandard Operating ProceduresInternal Revenue ServiceMedical AssistanceDepartment Of Human Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage payroll and related activities with precision
Ensure timely submission of payroll
Adhere to both verbal and written guidance while proposing enhancements to payroll processes
Revise working instructions and payroll standard operating procedures as necessary
Make informed payroll decisions independently and seek input as needed
Stay updated on evolving guidelines, regulations, and laws set forth by agencies including the Internal Revenue Service, Medical Assistance, the Department of Human Services, various managed care organizations, and local government entities
Handle payroll-related functions with confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical standards
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Assist business office with other duties that may include data entry, reporting, compliance, and bookkeeping

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or related area - preferred
Bachelor's Degree: 3 years of payroll experience
Associate's Degree: 4-5 years of payroll experience
High School Diploma or equivalent: 5-7 years of payroll experience
Proficiency with excel and payroll systems
PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
PA Department of Education FBI
Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
Clearances current within 12 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Summer flex schedule
Hybrid work environment
Employer paid: individual medical plan, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
Milestone service awards
CCRES paid clearances