Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District; Carlisle Township (OH); On-site; USD 13,776 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant to support our internal finance and HR teams. This on-site role focuses on document handling, payroll support, and onboarding paperwork, with up to 28 hours per week.

The position requires strong organization, discretion, and the ability to follow procedures, with a preference for prior clerical, bookkeeping, or payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in clerical, bookkeeping, or payroll support (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and task accuracy
• Comfortable working independently on repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow procedures consistently
• Office-based, quiet environment
• Minimal day-to-day task variationRequires long periods of sitting and computer/document work

Responsibilities

• Filing and organizing financial and employee records
• Scanning and digitizing documents
• Assisting with onboarding paperwork and checklists
• Supporting payroll operations
• Handling confidential information with discretion
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Organized

Follow procedures

Independent worker

Job description

Description

Lorain County Metro Parks is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant to support our internal finance and HR teams. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, discreet, and comfortable with routine administrative tasks. Day-to-day responsibilities are focused on document handling, payroll support, and onboarding paperwork. The role is temporary and on-site only. Up to 28 hours a week based on company needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Filing and organizing financial and employee records
• Scanning and digitizing documents
• Assisting with onboarding paperwork and checklists
• Supporting payroll operations
• Handling confidential information with discretion
• Performing routine clerical tasks and other duties as assigned

Pay Rate: Up to $17 per hour, commensurate with employee’s experience.

Open Until Filled

Requirements

• Previous experience in clerical, bookkeeping, or payroll support (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and task accuracy
• Comfortable working independently on repetitive tasks
• Ability to follow procedures consistently
• Office-based, quiet environment
• Minimal day-to-day task variationRequires long periods of sitting and computer/document work

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.