Accountant - Payroll

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton College in River Grove, IL seeks a Payroll Assistant to support the Payroll Office with bi-weekly payroll preparation and related duties. The role requires attention to accuracy and familiarity with financial systems. Flexible afternoon availability is preferred.

The position involves processing tax codes, stipends, deductions, and serving employees in person or by phone, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality. AA/EOE.

Qualifications

• Two years working with payroll or other professional office environment.
• High accuracy entering large numbers.
• Strong interpersonal communication with diverse employees.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Entering tax codes into the computer system for new employees.
• Entering various stipends and payroll deductions.
• Serving employees that walk in or phone the office.
• Filing and shredding documents.
• Verify accuracy of reports and vendor checks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Colleague system

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Welcome to the Triton College Employment Portal

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Rate of pay of $21.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Posting Summary

Posting Number S00653P

Position Type Hourly

Finance

Essential Function:

• Assists Payroll Office staff with bi-weekly payroll preparation.
• Supports the workflow of departmental functions as assigned.
• Availability to work afternoons.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills

• High accuracy entering large number or numbers.
• Ability to work on the school’s “Colleague” computer system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of employees.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Experience

• Two years working with payroll or other professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Entering tax codes into the computer system for new employees.
• Entering various stipends and payroll deductions.
• Serving employees that walk in or phone the office.
• Filing and shredding documents.
• Verify accuracy of reports and vendor checks.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Rate of pay of $21.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Triton College is an AA/ EOE .

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Triton College reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age or any other basis which is protected by law in offering benefits, services, as well as educational and employment opportunities.

Posting Date

10/01/2026