Remote-Eligible Payroll & Timekeeping Clerk

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to handle centralized timekeeping and payroll tasks across correctional facilities. The role supports accurate records, timely transactions, and efficient office operations within the Department of Corrections.

The position involves data entry, error resolution, leave tracking, administrative tasks, customer service, and records management as part of a centralized timekeeper team.

Qualifications

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• One year of moderately complex clerical experience
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Timekeeping data entry: input and re-code attendance, payroll, and schedule information with correct pay rules
• Error resolution: run reports, investigate discrepancies, and adjust records per audit and payroll requirements
• Leave tracking: monitor absence and leave records with proper documentation
• Administrative assistance: prepare, proofread, and submit reports and documents timely
• Customer service: answer inquiries, distribute messages, review files for information requests
• Records management: maintain filing systems, archive records, update databases and spreadsheets

Skills

Timekeeping

Data entry

Payroll support

Records management

Customer service

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to handle centralized timekeeping and payroll tasks across correctional facilities. The role supports accurate records, timely transactions, and efficient office operations within the Department of Corrections.

The position involves data entry, error resolution, leave tracking, administrative tasks, customer service, and records management as part of a centralized timekeeper team.