Payroll Data Entry Clerk

2 days ago

Ottawa, ON, Canada Marion Community Unit School District 2 Full-time $44,000 - $50,000 Contract

Turn timesheets and attendance records into accurate employee pay for Marion Community Unit School District 2. This full-time position emphasizes organized data entry.

As Payroll Clerk, you will collect, verify, and enter payroll information while calculating wages, deductions, and tax withholdings. You will maintain physical and electronic records, correct discrepancies, and answer questions about paychecks, PTO, tax forms, and direct deposits. The role requires confidentiality, strong basic math, and software familiarity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Verify and enter employee timesheets and attendance records
  • Calculate bi-weekly wages, sick leave, and vacation pay
  • Process garnishments, insurance, retirement, and other deductions
  • Investigate payment errors and manual calculation discrepancies
  • Answer questions about PTO, W-2s, W-4s, and deposits

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • One to three years of payroll, bookkeeping, or data entry
  • Hands-on payroll software experience
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Excel proficiency
  • Excellent written communication and sensitive data confidentiality

Use precise data entry, payroll calculations, and confidential employee communication to support reliable district compensation administration every pay cycle.