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Payroll Coordinator

Paterson Public School District · Paterson, NJ

Posted Oct 8, 2026

$55,000 – $60,000 per year

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Job description

Qualifications:

Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Have a minimum of five years of successful experience in a related payroll or pension position.

Demonstrate excellent skills utilizing district payroll and personnel systems.

Ability to keep records on payroll deductions, salary changes, new hires, terminations via automated payroll system.

Have the ability to process timesheet for the purpose of overtime, and other additional programs.

Maintain and update all payroll wage garnishment files.

Maintain and update payroll tax shelter files.

Have the ability to extract data from payroll software for monthly and quarterly reconciliations.

Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.

Demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and/or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Perform any duties, responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Payroll Director.

For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page.

Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Pending budget availability

All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.

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