Payroll Clerk

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING/PAYROLL; Town and Country (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PSRS enrollment

Paid holidays

PTO 15 days

Vacation 10 days

Employee assistance

Health spending account

Job summary

Special School District is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join SSD's Payroll team in Town & Country, MO. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintain payroll records, and provide responsive support to staff across the district.

Working in the Central Office, you will collaborate with colleagues and departments, with typical hours 8 AM–4:30 PM, and a 12-month position that includes comprehensive benefits. The role requires attention to detail and integrity in payroll processing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred in accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years payroll/financial office experience preferred.
• Experience with computerized payroll/financial systems preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency with Excel and Office required.
• Citizenship/residency/work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Provide responsive support to employees.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Accounting/Business/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Clerk

As a Clerk on SSD's Payroll team, you will help deliver one of the District's most important services by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. You will work closely with your teammates and departments across the organization to process payroll information, maintain accurate records, and provide responsive support to employees. Through your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, you will help build confidence and trust in the payroll process while supporting the District's mission of serving students.

Clerks work in our Central Office, 12110 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO, 63131, Monday through Friday, typically from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required


• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred


• One to three years of progressively responsible payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or financial office experience preferred


• Experience using computerized payroll or financial management systems preferred


• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office required


• $22.41 to $25.87 based on experience

Calendar

• 12-month position


• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance


• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems


• Paid holidays


• 15 PTO days per year


• 10 vacation days accrued annually


• Employee assistance program


• Healthcare spending account

About the District

Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.

Job Details

Job ID: 5853357

Application Deadline: Nov 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Salary

• $22.41 to $25.87 based on experience

Benefits

• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance


• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems


• Paid holidays


• 15 PTO days per year


• 10 vacation days accrued annually


• Employee assistance program


• Healthcare spending account

Posting dates: 10/20/26 - 11/01/26

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.41 to $25.87 Hourly

Job Categories:

Administration > Business/Finance

Support Staff > Accounting/Bookkeeping

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Special School District Human Resources


• 12110 Clayton Road


• Town & Country, Missouri 63131


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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