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Payroll Clerk

Muskingum County Auditor's Office
Zanesville, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Muskingum County Auditor and general supervision of the Chief Administrator, provides support in the processing of payroll, processing new hire documents, pension reporting, state and federal tax reporting, and other related payroll transactions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/and or business, preferred: And/Or

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the oversight of payroll operations is strongly preferred.

Computer skills and ability to work with multiple software systems as well as strong skills with MS Word and Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Consistent and dependable attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

  • Processes County payroll for employees and Elected Officials; processes direct deposits and payroll deductions; monthly pension reporting; quarterly state and federal tax reporting; employee taxable fringe benefits; processes Ohio Bureau of Employment Statistics quarterly reporting; garnishments and child support deductions; unemployment; verifies departmental retirement payouts; processes personnel action notices; W-2’s and year end payroll reports; and provides other administrative support.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Works within the Auditor’s office, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(35 hours per week).

Please submit both a Resume and Application by mail, or email (auditor@muskingumcounty.com) by the deadline to:

Tina M. Huebner
Muskingum County Auditor
401 Main Street
Zanesville, OH 43701

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.81 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Payroll: 2 years (Preferred)
  • Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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