Payroll Clerk III

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk III to support payroll operations for a Long-term Contract position in Westerville, Ohio. This role focuses on maintaining accurate pay records, processing payroll-related data, and helping ensure tax payments and employee inquiries are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate brings hands-on payroll experience, strong accuracy with timekeeping records, and the ability to follow established procedures in a structured environment.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and maintain payroll data using information gathered from timesheets, production records, and employee time cards.
• Review payroll batches for accuracy, reconcile totals, and assist with balancing each payroll cycle before final processing.
• Prepare and support federal, state, and local tax payment activities in alignment with payroll schedules and requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll questions by researching discrepancies, explaining pay-related details, and resolving routine issues.
• Investigate and troubleshoot payroll processing problems to help maintain timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Follow established payroll procedures and operational guidelines while completing assigned tasks under supervisor direction.
• Organize and verify supporting payroll documentation to help ensure records are complete, consistent, and audit-ready.• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll or a closely related administrative or accounting function.
• Working knowledge of payroll processing practices, timekeeping records, and payroll support procedures.
• Experience handling timesheets, time cards, production-related records, and payroll data entry with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local tax-related payroll activities.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine payroll issues and respond effectively to employee inquiries.
• Comfortable working within established instructions and predefined processes under direct supervision.