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City of Rice Lake
Payroll Clerk
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What they do
A Payroll Clerk is responsible for elementary tasks relating to payroll, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees
$43,132 / year median in Wisconsin
-29% projected decline
Job Description
The ideal candidate shall be detail-orientated with an office working background and excellent customer service skills. An Associate's Degree in human resources, business, accounting, finance or related. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Experience in human resources or payroll preferred. Duties to include, but not limited to, payroll processing, annual reporting, business licensing, tax and billing collections and customer service. The applicant shall have a working knowledge of computer software and accounting principles, with advanced skills with Microsoft Office and Google Apps. Must be bondable & possess or have the ability to obtain a Notary Public Certification. The City provides a generous benefit package, including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. The orientation hourly wage is $29.45/hr depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Rice Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications and complete job descriptions are available on the City of Rice Lak website and at the City Clerk-Treasurer's Office. A completed application, with cover letter and three work-related references may be emailed to jkessler@ricelakegov.org or mailed to the City Clerk-Treasurer, 30 E Eau Claire St, Rice Lake, WI 54868 by the deadline for consideration. Deadline is Monday, August 17, 2026 at 2:00 pm.