Payroll Clerk - Hybrid, 3-Shift Operations

JobAps; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a Payroll Clerk (Three-Shift Operations) in Hartford, CT. The role reports to a Payroll Officer and involves biweekly payroll preparation, timecard review, and master file postings for a 24/7 operation with varied schedules.

Minimum qualifications include four years of experience in payroll or related clerical work involving finances, with preference for familiarity with CORE-CT/PeopleSoft and UKG-Pro.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll terminology, practices and procedures; basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Skills: interpersonal skills; oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, understand and apply contract guidelines and regulations; maintain records and files.
• Operate office equipment including computers, tablets, and other electronic devices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biweekly regular, overtime, and supplemental payrolls.
• Review timecards and timesheets for accuracy and completeness; post hours to master payroll cards.
• Post changes to master files; process new hires, terminations, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate gross wages and prepare deduction worksheets; balance prelists for Central Payroll.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Arithmetic and computations

Office software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CORE-CT/PeopleSoft

UKG-Pro Time & Attendance

Excel

Word

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a Payroll Clerk (Three-Shift Operations) in Hartford, CT. The role reports to a Payroll Officer and involves biweekly payroll preparation, timecard review, and master file postings for a 24/7 operation with varied schedules.

Minimum qualifications include four years of experience in payroll or related clerical work involving finances, with preference for familiarity with CORE-CT/PeopleSoft and UKG-Pro.