Payroll & Timekeeping Clerk III - Hybrid

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a detail-oriented Clerical Assistant 3 at SCI Smithfield, Huntingdon, PA. The role focuses on payroll and timekeeping across facilities, ensuring accurate records and timely transactions.

You will support data entry, leave tracking, reporting, and customer inquiries in a fast-paced government office environment. The position offers full-time work with potential telework up to three days per week after six months, pending policy and location approvals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation and meet CJIS compliance requirements.
• Veterans: Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Responsibilities

• Timekeeping Data Entry: Input and re-code attendance, payroll, and schedule information with correct pay rules for each category.
• Error Resolution: Run error reports, investigate discrepancies, and adjust records per audit findings and payroll needs.
• Leave Tracking: Enter, monitor, and maintain absence records with proper documentation.
• Administrative Assistance: Prepare, proofread, and submit reports, correspondence, and other documents efficiently.
• Customer Service: Answer inquiries, distribute messages, and review files for information requests.
• Records Management: Maintain filing systems, archive records, and update databases and spreadsheets.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a detail-oriented Clerical Assistant 3 at SCI Smithfield, Huntingdon, PA. The role focuses on payroll and timekeeping across facilities, ensuring accurate records and timely transactions.

You will support data entry, leave tracking, reporting, and customer inquiries in a fast-paced government office environment. The position offers full-time work with potential telework up to three days per week after six months, pending policy and location approvals.