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Payroll Clerk (Three-Shift Operations)


Job Location:

Middletown, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60883 - 79342
Posted: 8 August 2026 (25 days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Do you have experience as a State of Connecticut Payroll Clerk
Join our team as a Payroll Clerk (Three-Shift Operations) to make an impact and lead with excellence!

THE POSITION

HIGHLIGHTS
  • FACILITY: DMHAS Office of the Commissioner (OOC)
  • LOCATION: 460 Silver Street Middletown CT
  • SCHEDULE: Full-Time 40 Hours per Week First Shift Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • POSITION NUMBER: 23749

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Engage in a rewarding career;
  • Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;
  • Thrive in an exciting environment;
  • Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
ABOUT US
DMHAS is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic comprehensive effective and efficient services and supports that foster dignity respect and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

PLEASE NOTE

Selection Plan

Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CTemployee 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 mustspecify your qualifications on your application.

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

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Departments of Children and Families Correction Developmental Services Emergency Services and Public Protection Mental Health and Addiction Services and Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for preparing and maintaining biweekly regular overtime and supplemental payrolls for an assigned group of employees and for independently performing various payroll support activities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Prepares biweekly regular overtime and supplemental payrolls;
  • Reviews employee timecards and/or timesheets for accuracy and completeness and posts hours worked to master payroll cards;
  • Reviews personnel and/or payroll change notices and posts changes and/or adjustments to master files e.g. new hires transfers reclassifications terminations retirements overpayments and/or underpayments wage increases deduction changes (health insurance union dues and/or fees credit union payments charitable contributions bond or sheltered tax annuity payments group life insurance payments etc.);
  • Calculates gross wages;
  • Notes deductions on worksheets and deduction summary sheets;
  • Prepares and balances prelists for Central Payroll (Office of State Comptroller) noting both salary and deduction data or codes standard payroll action forms in conjunction with computerized payroll system;
  • Prepares and totals various deduction worksheets e.g. credit union medical and/or insurance providers etc.;
  • Prepares and submits summary sheets and transmittal certificates or detailed analysis of expenditure reports and expenditure certificates to Central Payroll;
  • Verifies check register and printouts from Central Payroll against worksheets and records;
  • Performs various clerical accounting functions such as calculating balances and posting charges to expenditure accounts;
  • Prepares supplemental payrolls such as longevity payments vacation pay promotional adjustments etc.;
  • Calculates and processes retroactive payments collective bargaining increases and annual increments;
  • Performs various clerical accounting functions such as calculating balances and posting charges to expenditure accounts;
  • Verifies provider checks issued by Office of State Comptroller against own records;
  • Verifies providers bills in same manner;
  • Keeps abreast of collective bargaining contract requirements and restrictions as related to payroll (dates for salary increases overtime shift differential and holiday pay restrictions etc.);
  • Responds to employee inquiries regarding paychecks and payroll practices and procedures;
  • Maintains various records and files for payroll data and forms;
  • May calculate workers compensation and/or retirement payments;
  • May calculate and monitor payroll deductions for court ordered wage executions (garnishments);
  • May consult division or facility supervisors regarding employee time recorded;
  • Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • payroll terminology practices and procedures;
    • basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures;
    • general office procedures;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • in performing arithmetic computations;
  • Ability to
    • read understand and apply applicable contract guidelines and regulations;
    • maintain records and files;
    • follow complex oral and written instructions;
    • operate office equipment which includes computers tablets and other electronic equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of experience in accounts payable bookkeeping payroll preparation or clerical work involving finances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a State of Connecticut Payroll Clerk (class code 6157).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience compiling and analyzing payroll data and reviewing for accuracy and completeness
  • Experience with a three- shift 24/7 operation with varying schedules and pay rules.
  • Experience utilizing PeopleSoft or similar application for human resource and/or financial management
  • Experience utilizing UKG-Pro or similar time and attendance software
  • Experience working independently with problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing work priorities and compressed deadlines
  • Experience working in Microsoft Office with knowledge of Excel and Word
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodialindividuals will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification at the time of appointment.
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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