Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for preparing, processing, and producing payroll in a manual environment. Location: Chester, PA Position: Payroll Clerk Hours: Monday-Friday, Day Shift Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour (Negotiable based on experience) Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, ESOP

Primary Responsibilities:

• Gather, receive, and manually process data entry of payroll hours
• Complete manual data entry to update employee information regarding payroll; may include but not be limited to personal information, tax withholding changes, benefit changes, garnishment withholdings and/or special pay.
• Reconcile hours for union and nonunion employees based on contracts.
• Maintain employee records, including new hire entry for payroll and benefit packages
• Answer new hire and current employee questions regarding pay and benefits.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefit enrollment or termination.
• Assist with onboarding union and nonunion employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll deductions are entered, reconciled with paperwork, and reported to necessary parties.
• Handle terminated employee reporting.
• Research state filing requirements.
• Year-end and quarterly reporting, including W2s, 941, 940, 1095, etc.
• Report and pay all payroll taxes, reconciling with the general ledger (941, 940, SIT, & SUTA).
• Perform other duties and respond to requests as assigned or needed by management.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate or equivalent in relevant work experience desired.
• Experience manually entering payroll is a plus.
• Experience, knowledge, understanding, and compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations regarding payroll.
• Advanced knowledge in personal computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Must have experience with multistate payroll and/or prevailing wage.
• Must have experience with manual payroll.
• Experience with NAV is a plus.

AA/EEO Statement: This company provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.