Payroll Clerk

Are you detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and ready to make an impact in higher education? A large and reputable college is seeking a skilled Payroll Technician to join their team. This is a hybrid opportunity—after training, you’ll enjoy a flexible schedule with three days onsite each week.

What You’ll Do

As a Payroll Technician, you’ll be a key player in keeping payroll accurate, compliant, and efficient. Your day-to-day will include:

Processing payroll authorizations, time files, taxes, and deductions through the college’s payroll system

Reviewing payroll registers, reports, and wages to ensure accuracy before each biweekly payroll run

Verifying employee deductions and preparing payment vouchers

Managing onboarding data for new hires, including tax setup and direct deposit

Handling withholding, payments, and reporting for external agencies (such as domestic relations)

Preparing reports and imports in Excel for departments across the college

Supporting employees with payroll questions and assisting auditors when needed

Maintaining organized filing systems and unemployment reporting requirements

Why You’ll Love It

Be part of a mission-driven organization that values education, growth, and community

A hybrid schedule offering work-life balance

The chance to own important payroll processes that directly support employees across the college

A collaborative environment where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills shine every day

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with numbers, and want a career where your work truly matters—this is the role for you.

If you have the appropriate background for the Payroll Technician role and are interested in being considered, please apply using the Robert Half website. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received and reference Job # 03730-0013286638

Associate Degree in a related field required.

Two years of payroll and/or accounting experience required.

Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

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