Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Our client is a large, multi-location organization seeking a Payroll Clerk to join its centralized accounting team. This position is responsible for supporting payroll operations for a sizable employee population across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing payroll data in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. This position is temp to hire and will pay between $23 and $27/hr.

Job Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll for employees across multiple locations.
• Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, and payroll adjustments.
• Enter and maintain payroll information, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Ensure payroll calculations are accurate for wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and compliance requirements.
• Process garnishments, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related withholdings.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with month-end closing activities.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting teams.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including tax form preparation and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure employee information is accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience handling payroll for a high-volume workforce.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and wage laws.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

If you are interested in learning more, please apply now.