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Payroll Assistant

Eugene, OR · On-site

$23/hr

Full $23/hour | Full-Time | Growth Opportunity Payroll Assistant | Entry Level or Experienced Job details Salary: $23 per hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Work ...

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Entry Level Payroll Clerk

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$18/hr

Entry Level Payroll Clerk Outsource is the largest staffing firm in the nation specializing in the ... Process payroll for external candidates on a weekly basis * Assist Recruiting team with timecard ...

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Acara Solutions

Payroll Administrator

Buffalo, NY · Hybrid

$22 - $24/hr

As an Entry Level Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in processing and maintaining ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist in processing weekly contract employee payroll ...

Aleron

Payroll Administrator

Williamsville, NY · Hybrid

$22 - $24/hr

As an Entry Level Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in processing and maintaining ... Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist in processing weekly contract employee payroll ...

VITAS Healthcare

Coordinator Payroll

Miramar, FL · On-site

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Reviews and provides additional payment spreadsheets to Payroll lead for processing. * Assist the ... May perform entry level Payroll and HR Lead duties as required. * Perform other additional duties ...

VITAS Healthcare

Coordinator Payroll

Miramar, FL

$20.50 - $27.50/hr

Reviews and provides additional payment spreadsheets to Payroll lead for processing. * Assist the ... May perform entry level Payroll and HR Lead duties as required. * Perform other additional duties ...

Teamwass

Workday Analyst, Payroll

Washington, DC

This is not an entry-level payroll role and is not intended to be a transactional payroll analyst ... environments. * Assist with analysis related to off-cycle payrolls, adjustment payrolls ...

Teamwass

Workday Analyst, Payroll

Charlotte, NC

This is not an entry-level payroll role and is not intended to be a transactional payroll analyst ... environments. * Assist with analysis related to off-cycle payrolls, adjustment payrolls ...

Teamwass

Workday Analyst, Payroll

New York, NY

This is not an entry-level payroll role and is not intended to be a transactional payroll analyst ... environments. * Assist with analysis related to off-cycle payrolls, adjustment payrolls ...

Teamwass

OR · On-site

This is not an entry-level payroll role and is not intended to be a transactional payroll analyst ... environments. * Assist with analysis related to off-cycle payrolls, adjustment payrolls ...

1Britcom

Accounting Assistant

Rockaway, NJ

$50K - $63K/yr

Keller is looking for an entry-level Accounting Assistant based out of our Rockaway, NJ location ... Union Field payroll Assist with layoff checks as needed Review checks for accuracy Assist in ...

Fay Myers Motor Co.

Office Assistant

Centennial, CO · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

The Position: We're looking for an entry level office/titles/payroll assistant. * We are offering a full-time position with continued on-the-job training * We also offer a full benefits package ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level payroll assistant in the United States is $21.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Payroll Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% Full Time, 65% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 11% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,681 per year, or $22 per hour.
Payroll Assistant (TEMPORARY)

Payroll Assistant (TEMPORARY)

Solano Community College

Fairfield, CA • On-site

$19.91/hr

Temporary

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: $19.91 Hourly
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: TEMP-Payroll Assistant-25
Department: Admin./Business Services
Opening Date: 03/20/2025
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Payroll Assistant is the entry-level position within the series. A new hire may be placed as either a Payroll Assistant or a Payroll Generalist, depending on their qualifications. Incumbents hired and classified as a Payroll Assistant may ask for a reclassification to Payroll Generalist after (1) meeting the qualifications of a Payroll Generalist, and (2) two years employment as a Payroll Assistant with satisfactory evaluations.
Responsibilities
Incumbents perform clerical and technical payroll duties under close supervision while they accomplish the following key skills set:
  • Learn systems, procedures, and policies
  • Develop technical, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate initiative and professional office behavior
  • Collect and process time reports, overtime reports, and absence reports
  • Run payroll processes for temporary employees and student help
  • Track and report temporary employee time utilization for maximum days and hours
  • Assist the Payroll Supervisor with year-end processes
  • Assist the Payroll Generalists and Supervisor with other payroll tasks
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills and exhibit professional behavior
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
  • Graduation from high school supplemented by college courses in financial and managerial accounting AND one year of financial and statistical recordkeeping experience which includes the operation of an ERP systems, OR
  • An AA degree from an accredited institution and 12 semester units in accounting, OR
  • An earned Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) from the American Payroll Association, OR
  • Any combination of education or work experience that will meet the professional requirements.

For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.

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