Deputy Auditor - Payroll

Clay County, Minnesota; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clay County, Minnesota is seeking a Deputy Auditor – Payroll to manage bi-weekly payroll for County employees. The role requires careful verification of time records, accurate calculations of earnings and deductions, and maintenance of payroll and benefit records in compliance with policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include resolving discrepancies, generating payroll reports, assisting with year-end tasks like W-2s, and supporting audits and compliance reviews while providing excellent

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing including time records, earnings, deductions, and benefits.
• Ability to reconcile reports and support audits using accounting principles.
• Proficiency with office software and payroll systems, including spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle deadlines and confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication and ability to support staff and respond to inquiries.
• Knowledge of employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector payroll practices is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and review bi-weekly payroll for County employees in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Verify time records, calculate earnings and deductions, and maintain payroll records.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies in coordination with departments and Human Resources.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with year-end processes such as W-2s.
• Support audits and compliance reviews and respond to employee inquiries.

Skills

Data accuracy

Payroll processing

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Collaborative work

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Equivalent payroll experience

Tools

Payroll systems

Office software (spreadsheets, databases)

Job description

The Deputy Auditor – Payroll is a full-time, on-site position located in Moorhead, MN. This role is responsible for preparing, processing, and reviewing bi-weekly payroll for County employees in accordance with established policies, contracts, and regulations. Tasks include verifying time records, calculating earnings and deductions, maintaining payroll and benefit records, and resolving payroll discrepancies in coordination with departments and Human Resources. The position prepares payroll reports, assists with year-end processes such as W-2s, and supports audits and compliance reviews.

The Deputy Auditor – Payroll also responds to employee inquiries, maintains accurate documentation, and helps improve payroll procedures and systems.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess strong payroll processing and data entry skills, including accuracy in handling time records, earnings, deductions, and benefits.
• Candidates should possess skills in accounting principles and financial recordkeeping, with the ability to reconcile reports and support audits.
• Candidates should possess proficiency with office software and payroll systems, including spreadsheets, databases, and integrated HR/finance tools.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time management skills to handle deadlines, multiple tasks, and confidential information responsibly.
• Candidates should possess clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff and provide responsive customer service.
• Relevant qualifications such as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent payroll experience, are beneficial.
• Knowledge of employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector payroll practices is beneficial.