Category: Accounting & Finance
Location: Ankeny, Iowa
Work Type: Contract to Hire
Salary: $23 - $26
Salary: $23 - $26
Work Model: On-site
Reference #: 45014
A growing organization is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Clerk to support its payroll team during a key transition period following the implementation of a new payroll system. This role will assist with certified payroll processing, compliance documentation, and administrative payroll tasks to ensure accurate and timely reporting. This position is ideal for someone who excels in a structured, detail‑oriented environment and is comfortable working part‑time on a consistent schedule. If this sounds like you, apply now!
Work Model:
- On-Site
What You Will Do:
- Support the calculation and ongoing maintenance of employee payroll data
- Validate weekly payroll records and apply necessary corrections to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Monitor and maintain payroll-related compliance records and supporting documentation
- Compile, prepare, and file payroll forms, confirming all employee and authorization documents are completed properly
- Produce routine payroll reports and enter required data into payroll and compliance systems
- Collect and log employee work hours for reporting and internal tracking purposes
- Assist with payroll documentation and final pay processing for departing employees
- Organize and maintain payroll files to support internal operations, audits, and compliance reviews
- Complete payroll deduction authorization forms and worker certification documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Distribute final pay stubs to terminated employees in accordance with established policies
- Provide administrative support to the payroll team, including data entry, document filing, and responding to standard payroll inquiries
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Certified payroll experience is preferred
- Familiarity with certified payroll platforms is helpful
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline‑driven environment
- Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working morning hours Monday – Friday
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Able to maintain accuracy when handling sensitive data and compliance documentation
- Quick learner who can adapt in a changing, post‑implementation environment
Benefits Overview:
- 401k
- Major health insurances
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Click here for a complete list of benefits
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Brynna Crile at (515) 225-7000 or email Brynna at bcrile@thepalmergroup.com.
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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