Payroll Processor

Job overview

The Payroll Processor position is onsite in Springfield, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role serves the Catholic Pastoral Center, seminarians, priests, retired priests, and employees of small parishes. The processor prepares accurate payroll and related records, resolves discrepancies, handles payroll reporting and tax documentation, and supports benefits deductions and claims documentation. The role also trains parishes and schools on diocesan reporting standards and helps maintain consistent payroll processes across the organization.

What you'll do

• Prepare and process payroll
• collect and update payroll data and reconcile discrepancies
• prepare payroll journal and general-ledger entries and periodic reports
• process garnishments and tax documentation
• maintain employee files and remit deductions
• invoice small-parish payroll charges
• review priest expense allowances
• update payroll deductions and earnings for benefits programs
• provide unemployment and workers’ compensation documentation
• train parishes and schools on financial, statistical, and payroll reporting
• answer payroll questions
• maintain parish payroll policies and instructions
• prepare annual diocesan audit paperwork.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

payroll processor

onsite

springfield il

diocese of springfield in illinois catholic

payroll processing

payroll reporting

payroll reconciliation

tax documentation

benefits deductions

parish support

employee records

accounting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires practicing Catholic in full communion with Church teachings; includes training and reporting support for parishes and schools.

About the employer

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Catholic is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.