Payroll Clerk (EXAM) (SY 26-27)

Columbus City Schools - Ohio; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus City Schools in Columbus, OH is posting a Payroll Clerk exam to establish an eligible list for future openings. The process involves a civil service examination and a review of applications to determine interview readiness.

Official transcripts are required for educational credit, and exam scheduling is communicated by email. This role is not remote and requires accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Completion of the twelfth school grade and two years of timekeeping or financial recordkeeping experience.
• A GED may be substituted for the high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Verify district payroll and personnel transactions for accuracy.
• Review payroll records and KRONOS and other reports for accuracy.
• Prepare and certify pension-related forms (SERS/STRS).
• Process payroll transactions and maintain payroll files and records.
• Provide information to employees on payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll

Timekeeping

Financial recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

*This posting is to apply for the PAYROLL CLERK exam.

Those who pass the exam will be added to thecurrent PAYROLL CLERK eligible list to be considered for future job openings.

Definition:

This job posting is for a competitive position which requires a Civil Service examination. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will be forwarded to hiring managers, based on score ranking, when vacancies occur in this classification.

It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official Transcripts or Degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting the application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

The exam is web-based .Approved applicants will be notified by email of their scheduled test date and time.

This is not a remote position.

Under general supervision, is responsible for verifying District payroll and personnel activities; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work:

• Reviews incoming payroll records and personnel transactions for accuracy and conformity to applicable legislation.
• Reviews KRONOS and other reports of payroll and personnel transactions for accuracy.
• Reconciles payroll adjustments and terminations.
• Prepares and certifies all pension-related forms initiated by the School Employees Retirement System (SERS) and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
• Processes payroll transactions, adjustments, and corrections into a computer system.
• Establishes and maintains all payroll and employee files and records.
• Provides information to employees on payroll matters and retirement system reporting issues.
• Locates and consolidates information for reports or to resolve conflicts and errors.
• Performs mathematical computations related to personnel activities, such as vacation or sick leave accruals and rates of pay for varying terms.
• Prepares audits and validates payroll.
• Prepares and processes forms for automatic payroll deductions such as garnishments, child support, and bargaining unit contributions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of the twelfth school grade and two (2) years of timekeeping or financial recordkeeping experience. Substitution: A certificate of high school equivalence (GED) will be accepted in lieu of the twelfth grade requirement.

Test/Job Contact Information:

This job posting is for a competitive position. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience.

Official transcripts or degree are required to receive educational credit. Please attach before submitting application. Applications cannot be updated after submission.

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to MERGE with an existingOpen Competitiveeligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this position within the filing period indicated above and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. It is the responsibility of all applicants to provide a complete list of relevant work experience (previous and current) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full time employment. Anything below 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Questions regarding this process can be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail].

The assessment consists of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Customer Service (audio), Name and Number Comparison, Reading Comprehension, Applying Policies, Basic Math, and MS Excel. If special accommodations are required to test, please complete an Accommodations Request located on the CCS website @ https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2353 . Accommodations Requests must be made upon application submission.

Candidates must have a valid picture ID to take the exam. The exam has a web-based proctoring function.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and may include a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be the top 10 candidates on the eligible list, or top 25% of the list, whichever is greater, based on overall test score.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill, and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies. CCS fully supports the hiring and employment of individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet the job qualifications, so long as the individuals are able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Close Date

10/9/2026

Job Posting: Payroll Clerk (EXAM) (SY 26-27)