Public Sector Payroll & Compliance Clerk

Boundarycountyid; Idaho; On-site; USD 30,279 - 31,657; Full time

Job summary

Boundary County is seeking a Payroll Clerk to perform payroll processing, balancing, and election‑related systems within the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder's office. You will handle payroll reports, tax deposits, W‑2s, benefit deductions, and compliance with federal/state laws, using county software and records systems. Strong accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

40 hours/week, full-time, with opportunities to cross-train and support public records and licensing duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in accounting, business administration or related field, 2 years' experience in payroll, government finance, accounting or public administration or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll processing and related reporting (tax deposits, W‑2s).
• Maintain employee payroll records and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and payroll regulations.
• Coordinate benefits administration and liaison with providers.

Skills

Payroll processing

Federal/state compliance

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

2 years payroll/government finance experience

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Boundary County is seeking a Payroll Clerk to perform payroll processing, balancing, and election‑related systems within the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder's office. You will handle payroll reports, tax deposits, W‑2s, benefit deductions, and compliance with federal/state laws, using county software and records systems. Strong accuracy and confidentiality are essential.

40 hours/week, full-time, with opportunities to cross-train and support public records and licensing duties as required.