Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Administrator

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team in our Morgantown, WV 26505 location.

About us :

Office of the Monongalia County Clerk - Monongalia County is a county in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of 2025, the population is 109,198, making it West Virginia's third-most populous county. The county seat is at Morgantown. Founded in 1776, Monongalia County is included in the Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the largest county in North-Central West Virginia. To learn more about our office, please visit us at

About the Role :

This position is responsible for compiling and recording employee time and payroll data for 300 + plus employees. May compute, post wages and deductions and prepare paychecks. It is a full-time (40 hours), non-exempt position. Normal office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST.

What you’ll do :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
• Compute wages, deductions and enter data into computers.
• Review time sheets, wage computation and other information to detect/reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Compile employee time and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
• Complete onboarding for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
• Assist current employees with questions on ADP and benefit changes
• Process monthly/quarterly payables and reports
• Report Worker’s Comp claims in a timely manner
• Assist other County Clerk Office departments as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Our Perfect Candidate

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in related field, master’s preferred
• 5-8 years of relevant work experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other certification applicable to payroll
• Experience in ADP Workforce Now Payroll System and employee portals
• Experience in maintaining employee payroll files
• Experience in the following areas: timecard reconciliation; benefit invoice reconciliation; open enrollment; onboarding; retirement reporting; quarterly reporting: unemployment, multiple worksite; federal/state tax withholdings; worker’s compensation and audits; W2 processing, completion of government surveys, benefit enrollments, and assisting employees with payroll and benefit questions
• Must be knowledgeable and have experience with administering and completing the following: I-9s; garnishments; family medical leave; manual checks; 1094/1095-C; taxable fringe benefits; social security verification and payables
• Must have reliable transportation
• Experience in politically complex situations

Required Abilities and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must be comfortable with daily use of desktop computers, printers, scanners, phone systems
• Ability to handle confidential documents and maintain ethical conduct
• Time management skills to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Highly organized with attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, self-motivated
• Flexibility to work in a changing environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work overtime when needed both during the week and weekends
• Proficient in all aspects of ADP Workforce Now
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must adhere to office policies regarding tardiness, attendance, personal appearance and dress code

Company Offers:

• Competitive salary will be commensurate with experience and education
• Must pass both an academic/criminal background check, and an employment reference check
• Comprehensive benefits package available : health insurance, vision/dental insurance, defined benefit retirement plan and paid parking

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