Payroll Clerk III

Payroll Clerk III

Salary

$43,915.00 Annually

Location

2810 South Business Hwy 281, Edinburg, TX

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Job Number

2026-03441

Department

Hidalgo County - County Treasurer

Opening Date

05/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday / 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Status:

External Advertisement

Open Positions:

01

Advertisement details and/or special instructions:

Must have an accounting background. Please submit resume with application.

Grade:

09

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General Description

Works to ensure that payroll checks issued bi-monthly for salaried and temporary positions are in compliance with Federal law and policies set forth by Hidalgo County.

Examples of Work Performed

Audits weekly attendance records related to bi-weekly pay period; ensures time worked, overtime, and benefits used are accurate and in compliance with Federal law and policies established by the Commissioners Court.

Transfers monies to proper funding according to status change as submitted on the agenda.

Evaluates and determines solution for individual exceptions based on interpreting and applying Federal laws and County policies.

Calculates and processes exceptions through multiple transactions integrating the complex Payroll and Timesheet system to achieve proper payment.

Audits actual payroll checks, reports, and documents prior to distribution of payroll of departments and individuals; completes electronic transfer.

Calculates, prepares, and verifies manual and void checks and processes checks outside normal payroll run.

Researches, resolves, and answers all payroll inquiries for employees, supervisors, department liaisons and outside entities.

Completes special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Completes required paperwork, resolve and answers all inquiries regarding retirement procedures and assist in the absence of the Retirement Specialist.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Two academic years from an accredited college or university.

• Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.

Two (2) years of payroll and accounting experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have thorough knowledge of payroll procedures and practices; prefer knowledge of Federal Laws, IRS regulations, and Civil Service Rules or equivalents.

Must have working knowledge of all office equipment.

Ability to meet deadlines with minimum supervision, concentrate with unlimited interruptions and work well with others.

Must have effective communication skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate facts and make decisions.

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Do you have two academic years or higher from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of payroll and accounting experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Hidalgo County

Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A

Edinburg, Texas, 78539

Phone 956-318-2660

Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/