Payroll Clerk
Lancaster School District • Lancaster, California • Full Time • $27.73–$33.72 / hour
Posted on Mon, Oct 12, 2026
About the Employer
Our vision is to create options and excellence in education, empowering all student to reach their full potential. Our mission is to provide a relevant, high quality education within an inclusive and culturally respectful environment, preparing all students for personal and professional success.
Requirements / Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent AND: * At least three (3) years of accounting/payroll experience required. * College or business school courses in accounting, data processing, and other office procedures. * School District experience preferred. * Two (2) recent letters of reference. * Keyboard neatly and accurately at least 35 wpm – (5-minute typing certificate). * To be considered, all requirements MUST BE ATTACHED when submitting application.
Applicants must successfully complete each part of the examination process in order to be considered further. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: TBD– TIME & DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. (PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR AN INVITATION TO TEST) PLEASE NOTE: WE MAY REQUIRE SUPERVISOR RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR IN HOUSE EMPLOYEES. PERFORMANCE TEST: TO BE DETERMINED SCORING: WRITTEN EXAMINATION WILL CARRY A WEIGHT OF 100% Typing test may be obtained at the following locations or any location that provides a work stamp: Antelope Valley Work Source Center (AJCC) – 1420 W. Ave I., Lancaster; (661)726-4128 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday, by appt. only) Certificate must have their work stamp. OR South Valley Work Source Center (AJCC) – 38510 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale; (661)265-7421 Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday, by appt. only) Certificate must have their work stamp. ONLINE TYPING TEST ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Typing certificate must be attached to the application. If you have a typing score on file, please verify that your score is 35 wpm. All examinations must be passed with 75% or better. An eligibility list will be in effect for 6 months or until less than 3 applicants remain on the list. If FIVE (5) applicants are permanent employees from the Lancaster School District and demonstrate the ability to meet the job qualifications, the position will be filled on a promotional basis.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
Requirements / Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent AND: * At least three (3) years of accounting/payroll experience required. * College or business school courses in accounting, data processing, and other office procedures. * School District experience preferred. * Two (2) recent letters of reference. * Keyboard neatly and accurately at least 35 wpm – (5-minute typing certificate). * To be considered, all requirements MUST BE ATTACHED when submitting application.
Applicants must successfully complete each part of the examination process in order to be considered further. WRITTEN EXAMINATION: TBD– TIME & DATE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. (PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR AN INVITATION TO TEST) PLEASE NOTE: WE MAY REQUIRE SUPERVISOR RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR IN HOUSE EMPLOYEES. PERFORMANCE TEST: TO BE DETERMINED SCORING: WRITTEN EXAMINATION WILL CARRY A WEIGHT OF 100% Typing test may be obtained at the following locations or any location that provides a work stamp: Antelope Valley Work Source Center (AJCC) – 1420 W. Ave I., Lancaster; (661)726-4128 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday, by appt. only) Certificate must have their work stamp. OR South Valley Work Source Center (AJCC) – 38510 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale; (661)265-7421 Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday, by appt. only) Certificate must have their work stamp. ONLINE TYPING TEST ARE NOT ACCEPTED. Typing certificate must be attached to the application. If you have a typing score on file, please verify that your score is 35 wpm. All examinations must be passed with 75% or better. An eligibility list will be in effect for 6 months or until less than 3 applicants remain on the list. If FIVE (5) applicants are permanent employees from the Lancaster School District and demonstrate the ability to meet the job qualifications, the position will be filled on a promotional basis.
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
- Typing Certificate
Comments and Other Information
Your application must be filled out completely and will only be accepted if it clearly indicates that the minimum requirements for the posting are met. Applications for employment are accepted online via EDJOIN.ORG. It is your responsibility to review your application after submitting it and ensure all the requirements were attached to the application before the closing date. You can do that by going back to view your application on EDJOIN. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Comments and Other Information
Your application must be filled out completely and will only be accepted if it clearly indicates that the minimum requirements for the posting are met. Applications for employment are accepted online via EDJOIN.ORG. It is your responsibility to review your application after submitting it and ensure all the requirements were attached to the application before the closing date. You can do that by going back to view your application on EDJOIN. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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