Payroll Clerk

Now hiring for a Payroll Clerk

Your Happy Place = A Clean Reconciliation

We're hiring a Payroll Clerk in Riverside who loves tidy ledgers, crisp data entry, and the sweet click of an invoice matching perfectly. Bring your accuracy obsession-we celebrate it here.

Looking for Payroll Clerk jobs in Riverside where accuracy and organization matter every day? This opportunity lets you support financial operations, maintain accurate records, and help keep business processes running smoothly and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on an Payroll Clerk career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and wage and hour compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll software and accounting systems.

• 2 years of previous payroll processing experience required.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple clients, business locations, or employee groups preferred.
• Proficiency with EasyACCT and QuickBooks strongly preferred.
• Experience handling payroll deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and direct deposits.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills when addressing payroll questions and discrepancies.

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Strong keyboarding, data entry, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to review detailed payroll information while maintaining accuracy.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and clients.

• Process payroll for 22 client accounts ranging from 1 to 54 employees.
• Review and verify employee timesheets to ensure accurate reporting of hours worked.
• Calculate wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, tips, and applicable deductions.
• Process payroll using EasyACCT and QuickBooks software.
• Enter and maintain employee payroll data, including tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and direct deposit information.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, questions, and payment issues.
• Process wage garnishments, tax levies, and other court-ordered deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Professional Office Environment with opportunities for growth and career development.

"Very fast-paced work environment ... get along great with co-workers ... My most enjoyable part of the day is knowing I have completed tasks that I had set forth for a goal." - Accounting Clerk, Staffmark

If you're detail-driven and ready to grow, apply now, and let's get started.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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