Payroll Technician

State of Montana • Helena, MT

6h

About The Position

The Montana Department of Corrections (DOC) is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment. If you want to work making positive changes in your community, the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!
The Director’s Office provides critical support to the department’s executive team through communications, financial services, legal services, and human resources. The landscape of corrections is constantly evolving, and this team is at the forefront of managing this change on behalf of Montana citizens. Join us today!
The Payroll Technician is responsible for processing and maintaining accurate payroll records while serving as a knowledgeable resource for employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and non-insurance benefits. This role processes and updates employee data including direct deposit information, posts and maintains payroll ledgers, codes expenses and pay-related transactions such as adjustments and intra-government transfers, and compiles, runs, and verifies payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
The Payroll Technician also issues and records pay adjustments including leave corrections, retroactive increases, prior paycheck errors, settlement payouts, and final paychecks. This position distributes off-cycle paychecks to appropriate personnel, researches discrepancies, and makes necessary corrections to maintain payroll integrity. Accuracy, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to service are essential to ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• processing and maintaining accurate payroll records
• serving as a knowledgeable resource for employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and non-insurance benefits
• processes and updates employee data including direct deposit information
• posts and maintains payroll ledgers
• codes expenses and pay-related transactions such as adjustments and intra-government transfers
• compiles, runs, and verifies payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance
• issues and records pay adjustments including leave corrections, retroactive increases, prior paycheck errors, settlement payouts, and final paychecks
• distributes off-cycle paychecks to appropriate personnel
• researches discrepancies
• makes necessary corrections to maintain payroll integrity

Benefits

• Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generous State of Montana Benefits.
• State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED