Payroll Clerk I

Job Description

Job Description

June 23, 2026

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 11 - $19.71 Per Hour

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Closing Date: Posting will close July 14, 2026*

* Candidates will be continuously reviewed until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

Benefits Package

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of full performance level, technical clerical duties for the maintenance and operational functions of the payroll office and expedite the recording, processing, and archiving of documents within the Recorder's Office.

Supervision Received

Work under the general supervision of the Chief Deputy Auditor.

Supervision Exercised

None

Essential Functions

Process personnel action forms related to employee changes including new hires, re-hires, terminations, promotions, pay raises and status. Work alongside The Payroll Clerk II to ensure accuracy of employee data.

Maintain confidential computerized payroll records showing employee pay rates, withholding allowances, benefit deductions, and other authorized payroll withholdings; educate employees on policies, procedures, and practices affecting payroll.

Learn, understand and serve as the backup Payroll Clerk II for processing bi-weekly payroll and all applicable reconciliation processes. Assist with various benefits and payroll deductions including taxes and banking information under the direction of the Payroll Clerk and/or Chief Deputy Auditor. Stay current on tax law and benefit regulations.

Respond to employment questionnaires and surveys; complete or respond to employment verification requests from various lending institutions, local agencies, or other organizations with a legitimate need to know under the direction of the Payroll Clerk and/or Chief Deputy Auditor.

Provide service to the public in person, over the phone, and through the mail; collect and remit fees daily to the Accounting Office; process requests related to recording of real estate documents.

Perform limited research of recorded documents for the public; copy and process documents as requested according to established procedures.

Receive documents from title companies; electronically receipt payments in computer, record, index, and verify according to standard procedures.

Respond to telephone calls from the public; provide general information or redirect calls as needed.

Assist mail room clerk and provide back‑up for Accounting and Payroll Offices as needed.

Maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, with background in general office practices and procedures and one (1) year of specialized training in office practice or a related field.

AND

B. Three (3) years of progressively responsible secretarial work experience; One (1) year of which must have been directly related to the above duties.

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the function of the Recorder's Office and its relationship to other county offices; laws and regulations related to the recording and document archiving; terminology associated with real estate documents; general office operations and practices; various program applications related to payroll as well as generally accepted payroll policies and procedures and benefits programs.

Working knowledge of standard payroll deductions, Federal and State tax payroll laws, deadlines, reporting requirements; operation of standard office equipment: filing and index system operations associated with recording real estate and other documents; computerized word processing equipment, and programs; computerized database management and program applications; spreadsheet uses and applications.

Ability to learn, understand and assume responsibility for payroll-related procedures; work independently; multitask and meet multiple deadlines; understand complex computer programs; communicate complex subjects effectively both verbally and in writing; operate standard office machinery including computer terminal, copy machine, microfilm reader‑printer, and ten-key; perform tasks efficiently and accurately; perform basic mathematical computations; develop effective working relationships with elected officials, professionals, the public, and fellow employees; work independently and deal effectively with stress caused by workload, management/supervisory relationships, and time deadlines.

3. Special Qualifications:

• Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis on Excel.
• Perform as a notary public.
• Obtain and maintain certification from the US Department of State: Passport Services

4. Work Environment:

Work is performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, which could involve muscular strain, walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger, leg, and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and critical thinking and guided problem solving. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While typical office positions do not involve heavy lifting, employees may need to occasionally lift or move light items like boxes or files. When performing required Mailroom tasks work necessary skills involve strength, flexibility, balance and the ability to lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds repeatedly.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.