Payroll Clerk

Overview Payroll Clerk — Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Department: Finance. Reports To: Payroll Manager. Employment Type: Temp to Hire. Salary: USD25 - USD26 per hour. Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and department managers. The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service in a professional insurance industry environment. Key Responsibilities Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules. Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll-related information. Maintain accurate payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures. Assist with onboarding new employees by entering payroll and direct deposit information into payroll systems. Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with accounting and financial records. Assist with benefits administration deductions and payroll-related reporting. Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information. Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance. Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation as requested. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. 2+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience. Knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll software systems. Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy. Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr