Payroll Clerk

CFS

Whitehall, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$28–$30 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Copy Editing, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Finance, High School Diploma, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Problem Solving Skills, Schedule Development, Team Player, Time Management Software
LOCATION
Whitehall, OH
POSTED
5 days ago


Payroll Clerk
Whitehall, OH | $28-30/hr


A well-established public-sector organization is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Clerk to join its team. This position is fully on-site and offers the opportunity to play a key role in supporting payroll operations while serving as a backup to the current Payroll Administrator. If you enjoy working with numbers, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating across departments, this could be a great fit.


Position Overview


In this role, you’ll support end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 200 employees, including both hourly and salaried staff. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where accuracy, timeliness, and communication are essential to success.


What You’ll Do



  • Assist with full-cycle payroll processing from start to finish

  • Manage multiple payroll schedules: part-time, monthly, and full-time (biweekly)

  • Pull and review timecards using a timekeeping system, ensuring accuracy

  • Identify discrepancies and partner with supervisors to resolve issues

  • Process retirement system payments (OPERS)

  • Enter and manage payroll data within a payment portal system


What You Bring



  • 1–3 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (basic formulas like SUM, editing columns, copy/paste functions)

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information


What Sets You Apart



  • Experience working in a union environment

  • Background in municipal or public-sector payroll

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


Work Environment



  • 100% on-site role

  • Supportive and team-oriented workplace

  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a structured payroll environment


If you’re looking for a stable opportunity where your attention to detail and payroll expertise can make an impact, we encourage you to apply.


About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/