Payroll and Business Services Coordinator

Houston, TX 77021 | Full‑Time /
Direct Hire | In‑Person | $65,000‑$70,000 (DOE)

Staarland Career Design + Consulting is pleased to partner with a longstanding Houston charter institution seeking an experienced Payroll & Business Services Coordinator. This position plays a key role in payroll operations, financial integrity, and business office excellence within a collaborative educational environment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Texas Teacher Retirement System participation

• Process semi‑monthly payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Support reconciliations, deposits, purchasing, and vendor documentation.
• Assist with payroll taxes, W‑2s, Form 941 reporting, and compliance.
• Support audits, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Partner with HR and leadership to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Minimum of five years of payroll, accounting, finance, or business office experience.
• Experience processing payroll and maintaining payroll records.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes, W‑2s, deductions, benefits, and wage calculations.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and financial documentation.
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency.

• Texas public school, charter school, nonprofit, or governmental finance experience.
• School finance experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Skyward Qmlativ or similar ERP/payroll systems.
• Familiarity with TRS, TEA, IRS payroll reporting, and school finance compliance.
• Experience supporting audits and leadership reporting.