Accounting Assistant / Payroll Clerk

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:05:14 -0600

TITLE: Accounting Assistant/Payroll Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular full-time, Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the calculation and distribution of pay to all City employees as well as assisting the Accounting Manager with various tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain employee master files.
Compile payroll data, verify time clock punches daily and work with departments to ensure time is being properly reported.
Enter new employees and exiting employees into payroll system.
Verify accuracy of payroll prior to completion.
Responsible for all employee garnishments.
Responsible for maintaining I-9 binders and employee personnel records.
Record changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and various payroll deductions for each employee, to update master payroll records.
Maintain payroll related employee leave records, such as sick or vacation leave; work closely with departments to ensure accuracy.
Answer payroll related questions and assist with the timekeeping system.
Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
Fill in as City Collector as needed.
Prepare monthly payroll reports; reconcile liabilities from payroll with billing from various benefits providers.
Assist Accounting Manager and Human Resources Director as needed on monthly and yearly tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent Microsoft Office skills;
Working knowledge of government accounting practices and procedures; and
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR TRAINING REQUIRED:

Associate degree or higher preferred
1 – 2 years increasingly responsible payroll related experience.

Applications & Resumes can be submitted to Human Resources, City Hall, 501 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 or via the City’s website www.poplarbluff-mo.gov. The deadline for applications is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

The City of Poplar Bluff is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Accounting Assistant / Payroll Clerk