Payroll Clerk

Responsible for the timely preparation processing reporting distribution and accounting of payroll funds.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E3 Grade 04: $39759 - $57251

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

1. Process non-exempt staff timesheets by checking for accuracy.
2. Process and review monthly employee leave to ensure accurate timely posting and compliance with leave policy. Maintain leave records and make adjustments to employees leave when appropriate.
3. Review time sheets wage computation and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
4. Audit timesheets for accuracy and assists in the timely processing of monthly payroll cycles.
5. Process Teachers Retirement applications and remit monthly contributions.
6. Verify salary and GL Numbers.
7. Re-calculate and input salary if necessary to adjust to payroll.
8. Assist in processing employees changes of deductions updating payroll records and preparing and issuing checks.
9. Prepare and submit garnishments correspondences and provide verification for various agencies
10. Alert supervisor of any issues that are in need of management attention.
11. Complete Unemployment Compensation forms on former employees seeking to draw Unemployment Compensation benefits.
12. Load eligible employees into the ESS enrollment portal of insurance coverage and COBRA.
13. Operate Ellucian Banner and the MS Office Suite (Word Excel Access Power Point etc.) to support the day-to-day duties of the office.
14. Scan and index documents to Banner for BDMS retrieval.
15. Assist with the preparation of reports forms and other correspondence.
16. Coordinate annual Benefit Fair and Employee Health Screening events.
17. Assists with the end of month/fiscal year-end reconciliation and closeout processes.
18. Maintain knowledge of payroll laws and regulations and keep abreast of ever-changing federal state and local rates and guidelines mandated by the state and the Alabama Community College System as required.
19. Assists employees with payroll inquiries including leave retirement insurance benefit claim issues plan changes etc.
20. Process verbal and written employment verifications.
21. Assist with balancing year-end payroll records verify totals and mailing appropriate documents to employees as required by law.
22. Verify year end records process and mail appropriate documents with regard to the Affordable Care Act and the State of Alabama Truth and Salary Act.
23. Record employee information such as exemptions transfers and resignations to maintain and update payroll records.
24. Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.
25. Perform all duties with professionalism.
26. Perform related duties as assigned.

1. A minimum of one (1) year (32 semester hours) of postsecondary education from an accredited institution with a minimum of 16 semester hours in accounting or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of related work experience in timekeeping or payroll processing is requiredOR a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years related work experience in timekeeping or payroll processing isrequired.
2. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs for basic computer work specifically Excel for keeping reports and calculations is required.

NOTE: Applicants will be required to complete a skills assessment test as part of the screening process. Applicants must complete the test no later than Thursday January 22 2026. No testing for this position will be allowed beyond this deadline date. Failure to complete this testing will deem your application incomplete. Incomplete applications are not forwarded to the search committee for consideration. To schedule an appointment to test please visit will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experience and accomplishments

1. Knowledge of community college policies and procedures;
2. Knowledge of payroll functions and accounting cycle;
3. Knowledge of various payroll deductions;
4. Knowledge of Banner/ Ellucian system;
5. General accounting and math knowledge;
6. Knowledge of common business processes;
7. Skill in operating a mouse to control a computer;
8. Skill in operating a computer;
9. Skill in utilizing a phone system;
10. Skill in operating printer copy machine fax;
11. Ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to prescribed routines;
12. Ability to document instructions;
13. Ability to make decisions based on correspondence data or other information;
14. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues;
15. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information;
16. Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently;
17. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times;
18. Ability to apply basic math principles to calculate percentages for manually calculating payroll deductions;
19. Ability to use Ellucian Software for processing payroll;
20. The ability to check/verify information;
21. Conscientious- care about how work is done and do a good job;
22. Initiative- respond to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;
23. A keen attention to detail;
24. Customer Service Orientation- A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;
25. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
26. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;
27. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

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