Payroll Specialist-Auditor

• Position Type:

  Office Support/Clerical/Payroll Specialist

• Date Posted:

  8/19/2026

• Location:

  Auditor

• Date Available:

  ASAP

• Closing Date:

  Until Filled

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

PAYROLL SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: Auditor's Office

HIRING RANGE: $23.46-$26.06/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic

• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b

• 14 Paid Holidays Annually

• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.

LOCATION OF POSITION: Administration Building - Goshen

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

JOB SUMMARY:

Compiles, audits, and tabulates employee time sheets to ensure the production and distribution of bi-weekly payroll and prepares appropriate reports to comply with paying statutory and non-statutory deductions; the focus is on records maintenance, data entry, or other details of public record.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate or equivalent with previous training in record keeping and data entry

specialized training preferred

• Ability to understand, memorize, retain and carry out written or oral instructions

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions and follow written and verbal instructions

• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices

• Pre-employment background check

Elkhart County Human Resources

117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer