Payroll & Records Associate - Entry Level

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting and flexible work sched.

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking applicants for a position within the Department of Corrections, focused on inmate payroll records and related administrative duties. The role requires maintaining accurate payroll records, processing deductions, and supporting HR and center management, with a strong emphasis on compliance and data integrity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree may substitute for related work experience.
• Prefer 2 years of accounting or accounting-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, prepares, and maintains accurate records of inmate payroll.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining administrative logs, records and statistical reports.
• Enters employment notification of inmates, termination of employment, deductions and withdrawals from accounts.
• Ensure inmates' medical/dental bills are satisfied before closing out accounts, prior to release or parole.
• Serves as back-up to the human resource liaison and to the center's business manager.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Skills

Record-keeping

Data entry

Accounting

Administrative support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitute

Job description

The State of South Carolina is seeking applicants for a position within the Department of Corrections, focused on inmate payroll records and related administrative duties. The role requires maintaining accurate payroll records, processing deductions, and supporting HR and center management, with a strong emphasis on compliance and data integrity.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for related experience.