Payroll Clerk

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📍 Chicago, IL, USFULL TIME💰 USD 20+

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Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Payroll Clerk. The successful candidate possesses the ability to accurately prepare and process payroll for all project employees on a bi-weekly basis, provide administrative assistance with employee file information, and prepare monthly reports for our client. This position will require working closely with the Accounting Manager and Division Manager to ensure all project staff hours are processed effectively and efficiently.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Enter all payroll information on a daily basis in appropriate software, making note of potential pay discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of employee time data.
  • Maintain accurate payroll template to ensure all hours are paid and accounted for.
  • Distribute paychecks on a bi-weekly basis.
  • Prepare daily and weekly reports for Operations Manager and General Manager comparing revenue hours and payroll hours to county specified hours.
  • Address employee concerns regarding hours worked, pay rates, taxes, garnishments, and paycheck discrepancies.
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll accounting in general ledger and monthly financial statements.
  • Update and maintain payroll related employee file information.
  • Accurately and efficiently process wage and salary increases. 
  • Provide timely updates to employees through memoranda and other means.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

 

 

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Data entry, payroll processing, clerical experience.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • General knowledge of windows-based computer operating systems.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and follow directions.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor.

Starting pay rate: $20.29/hour

Benefits are available to full time employees. 

Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for all qualified employees and their dependents) 1st day of the month after 60 days of service with the company.

Teamsters Health Clinic while actively working

Retirement Benefits: 401k with company match

Personal Days Off: 2 days after completing 1 year, 3 days after 3 years, 4 days after completing 5 years of employment contingent upon appropriate attendance.

Sick time: 40 hours of paid after 12 months of employment

Jury Duty: Up to 5 paid days of jury duty service after 12 months of employment

Bereavement Leave: up to 3 days for qualifying family members

Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays

 

MV Transportation is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.  The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants. 

 

Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Payroll Clerk role at mvtransit?
The listed salary for this Payroll Clerk position at mvtransit is USD 20+. This is an FULL TIME role.
Where is the Payroll Clerk position at mvtransit located?
This Payroll Clerk role at mvtransit is based in Chicago, IL, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Payroll Clerk role at mvtransit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Payroll Clerk role at mvtransit.
How do I apply for the Payroll Clerk position at mvtransit?
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When was the Payroll Clerk job at mvtransit posted?
This Payroll Clerk position at mvtransit was posted on Sep 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Payroll Clerk
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