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H&R Block

Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

Monticello, IL · On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Prepare and process payroll * Generate 1099s and W2s and calculate and prepare tax statements * Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts * Assist in client retention ...

Hydro-Gear

Accountant

Sullivan, IL · On-site

Review payroll journal entries and accruals for accuracy * Support sales and use tax filings and vendor compliance documentation * Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance with ...

Hydro Gear Partnership

Accountant

Sullivan, IL · On-site

Review payroll journal entries and accruals for accuracy * Support sales and use tax filings and vendor compliance documentation * Assist with internal controls, audits, and compliance with ...

Express Employment

Administrative Assistant

Decatur, IL · On-site

$20/hr

Administrative Assistant | 7:30AM - 4:00PM | Mon-Fri | $20.00/hr A full-service industrial contracting and construction company headquartered in Decatur, IL is looking for an Administrative Assistant.

Citi Trends

Assistant Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

Position Summary As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in supporting daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. Partnering closely with the Store Manager, you will ...

Citi Trends

Assistant Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

Position Summary As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in supporting daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. Partnering closely with the Store Manager, you will ...

AEG Vision

Assistant Manager

Mount Zion, IL · On-site

Assistant Managers supports the Practice Managers in overseeing all day-to-day store operations. They supervise all practice employees, ensuring AEG policies and procedures are followed, standards ...

AEG Vision

Assistant Manager

Mount Zion, IL · On-site

Assistant Managers supports the Practice Managers in overseeing all day-to-day store operations. They supervise all practice employees, ensuring AEG policies and procedures are followed, standards ...

WESTCARE INC

Administrative Assistant (52063)

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$15.87 - $18.75/hr

Provide administrative/secretarial support to the assistant program director/supervising clinical counselor, e.g., scheduling appointments; correspondence; handling incoming/outgoing phone contacts ...

Scooters Coffee

Assistant Store Manager

Clinton, IL · On-site

The Assistant Store Manager must be kind and possess a high degree of energy, drive, initiative, and be highly focused on people. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting with all ...

3Kings Coffee

Assistant Store Manager

Clinton, IL · On-site

The Assistant Store Manager must be kind and possess a high degree of energy, drive, initiative, and be highly focused on people. The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for assisting with all ...

Papa Murphy's

Assistant Store Manager

Decatur, IL · On-site

To successfully perform the Assistant Store Manager role an individual must proficient at all functions outlined for a Shift Supervisor and be able to accomplish the following, but not limited to ...

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How much do payroll assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for payroll assistant in Decatur, IL is $21.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.50 and $24.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a payroll assistant do?

A payroll assistant provides administrative support in the payroll department. As a payroll assistant, your duties include entering payroll data, processing new hire paperwork, and making changes related to tax withholding and employee benefits. You also help create detailed documents outlining payroll for the company or organization and may perform additional clerical tasks as needed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payroll assistant?

To thrive as a Payroll Assistant, you need strong attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and familiarity with payroll laws, typically supported by a relevant diploma or associate degree. Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, QuickBooks, or SAP, along with Microsoft Excel, is commonly required. Excellent organizational skills, discretion, and clear communication help build trust and ensure accuracy in processing sensitive payroll information. These skills are critical to ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with legal and organizational standards.

What are some common challenges payroll assistants face when managing payroll for a large organization?

Payroll Assistants in large organizations often encounter challenges such as handling high volumes of data, ensuring compliance with complex and frequently changing tax laws, and meeting tight deadlines for payroll processing. Attention to detail is crucial since small errors can affect employee satisfaction and legal compliance. Additionally, Payroll Assistants must collaborate closely with HR and finance departments to verify timesheets, resolve discrepancies, and maintain accurate records, making strong communication skills essential.
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Infographic showing various Payroll Assistant job openings in Decatur, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,309 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Bookkeeper - Franchise Location

H&R Block

Monticello, IL • On-site

$17 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

H&R Block rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 293 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

149th of 154 rated financial services

Job description

About the Role
Joining H&R Block1 as an experienced Bookkeeper, you'll deliver exceptional bookkeeping, payroll and customer service. You'll be an integral part of delivering on our brand purpose to provide help and inspire communities everywhere.
What you'll bring to the role:
  • Post financial transactions into subsidiary books and general ledgers
  • Reconcile and balance accounts
  • Generate and analyze financial statements
  • Prepare and process payroll
  • Generate 1099s and W2s and calculate and prepare tax statements
  • Communicate with clients, client suppliers, vendors and banking contacts
  • Assist in client retention and client growth opportunities

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Xero accounting software

Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • National bookkeeping and payroll certifications from the National Bookkeeping Association, or the ability to successfully obtain certifications
  • 1-3 years of bookkeeping experience
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and generally accepted accounting principles & procedures
  • Ability to correctly interpret and apply complete instructions, policies and regulations
  • Ability to treat confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Analytical skills and an eye for details
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently

Why work for us
At H&R Block, our purpose is simple: to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. For more than 70 years, we've led the tax industry and we continue to evolve through our Block Next strategy, blending human expertise with digital innovation.
That same commitment to care extends to our associates. When you join us, you become part of a High Performing, Connected Culture built on strong relationships, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact. We invest in your well-being through competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and support for life both in and outside of work.
1 This office is an independently owned and operated franchise office operating under an agreement with H&R Block. Franchisees make their own hiring decisions and any questions regarding employment at this office should be made directly to the franchisee.
Pay Range
$17.00 - $20.00/Hr.

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About H&R Block

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H&R Block's purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We've been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we've grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world. We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it's how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it's all those things, and much more.

Industry

Accounting services, it services and finance and insurance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

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