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Payroll Clerk

Job in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, 06112, USA
Listing for: State of Connecticut - Department of Revenue Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Payroll, Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is seeking to fill one (1) Payroll Clerk position in the Payroll Unit. The Payroll Unit is part of the Business Office within the Department's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division. The payroll unit is responsible for the daily reconciliation and reporting required to administer the department's payroll in compliance with applicable state accounting and payroll requirements.

The payroll unit provides the Comptroller's Office with accurate records of the agency's biweekly regular, overtime, and supplemental payroll items, including reimbursements, retirement payouts, and time accruals, in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and state policies and procedures.

What We Can Offer You
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Work Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday, with a hybrid work schedule based in the Hartford office. Work schedules will be determined by supervisors based on operational needs.

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If you are a recommended candidate for a position with DRS, there are some things you need to know prior to being able to be formally offered a position with the Department:

  • ALL employees of the Department of Revenue Services are prohibited from engaging in the following:
  • Preparation of tax returns in exchange for financial compensation.
  • Work at a tax preparation service (either as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed individual, or other designation).
  • Work at an accounting firm or similar type of business with responsibility for the preparation of tax returns (either as an employee, contractor, subcontractor, self-employed individual, or other designation).
  • If you currently work in or perform any of the above, you will be required to cease those activities prior to your first day with the Department of Revenue Services should an official offer of employment be made to you.
  • Other outside employment activities are not necessarily prohibited, however, if you are currently employed by, or have ownership in a business and intend to continue your employment/involvement with this outside business, you are required, prior to an official offer of employment, to disclose the nature of this outside employment including the name of the business, your role, your schedule, and whether you participate in or are responsible for the preparation of any financial or tax-related documentation on behalf of that outside business entity.
  • Salary Calculations:
    For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

    This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.

    Questions? We’re Here to Help

    Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Brianna Linehan ehan.

    Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

    Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

    In a state agency this class is accountable for preparing and maintaining biweekly regular, overtime and supplemental payrolls for an assigned group of employees and independently performing various payroll support activities.

    Examples of Duties
    • Prepares biweekly regular, overtime, and supplemental payrolls;
    • Reviews employee time cards and/or timesheets for accuracy and completeness and posts hours…
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