Payroll Assistant - Seasonal

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this job is to provide payroll processing assistance for the Camp Best Friends summer season. Duties include but are not limited to:
Working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, provide support to the City of Atlanta Human Resources team working with the Office of Recreation, input payroll data, provide support with paycheck sorting and distribution; abide by organizational policy and procedures.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Parks & Recreation

Payroll Assistant (Camp Best Friends)

Posting Expires:
Open Until Filled

Salary: $17.50

Work Delegation

• Ensure the compliance of organizational policies and procedures.
• Process new hire and volunteer background checks.
• Coordinate drug screening.
• Coordinate delivery of all required employment documentation.
• Explain new hire processes and ensure compliance.

Planning and Organizing

• Plan and implement educational, recreational and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Familiarize with camp lesson plans and implement lessons.
• Attend program meetings designated by supervisor.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Admittance letter into a post‑secondary program or track OR some college attendance (relevant work experience can substitute).
• Minimum of 1 year of accounting experience.
• One year experience working in administrative support or three (3) summers.
• Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Must pass a drug screening.

• Available to start March 16, 2026.
• City of Atlanta Training June 1st - June 5th, 2026.
• Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8th – July 24th, 2026;
  Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.
• Work location:
  
  Downtown Atlanta.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• Government Administration