Payroll Assistant

Montgomery County Educational Service Center; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational service provider in Dayton is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage payroll processing and maintain employee records. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll and data management, providing excellent customer service. This full-time position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and data management.
• Solid understanding of payroll and employee benefits.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for certified and classified school staff accurately.
• Maintain accurate employee records for audits.
• Support HR with employee files and documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Job Location: Montgomery County Educational Service Center

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Full/Part-Time: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Days: 260

What You’ll Do

• Process Payroll, Benefits, and Related Reports. Accurately process payroll for certified and classified school staff in compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations. Administer benefit deductions and ensure timely submission of required payroll reports.
• Maintain Accurate Records and Audit Trails. Ensure all financial and employee records are up-to-date, well-organized, and audit-ready. Track payroll transactions, benefits changes, and other personnel actions with detailed documentation to support financial transparency and accountability.
• Support HR with Employment Records. Collaborate with the Human Resources department to maintain accurate employee files, including new hire paperwork, salary placement, leave documentation, and separation records. Ensure continuity between payroll and HR systems.
• Assist Visitors and Respond to Inquiries. Serve as a welcoming point of contact for staff and visitors. Address routine payroll and benefits questions with professionalism or route inquiries to the appropriate personnel as needed.
• Perform Data Entry, Mail Distribution, and General Office Duties. Enter and update employee information in financial systems with attention to accuracy. Distribute incoming and outgoing mail, prepare copies, and support day-to-day office functions to ensure smooth department operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in payroll processing and data management
• Solid understanding of payroll and employee benefits
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across departments

What’s Next?

Please submit your application, letter of interest, and resume via the DASEC Frontline application portal: https://www.applitrack.com/dayton/onlineapp/

Connect with Us

Website: https://www.mcesc.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcescohio/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MCESCohio

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MCESC/featured

Montgomery County ESC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Montgomery County Educational Service Center
200 South Keowee Street, Dayton, OH 45402
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