PURPOSE: The primary focus of this position as a member of the Payroll team is to assist and support in ensuring accurate processing and recording of company's payroll by reviewing, and entering of payroll processing changes such as, but not limited to, direct deposit, tax forms, timekeeping, employee PTO banks and participating in other payroll department activities as required.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Payroll Clerk functions in a line capacity performing general Payroll Clerk duties under the direction of the Payroll Coordinator. The Payroll Clerk performs all of the duties normally associated with the title Clerk with some additional Payroll responsibilities. He or She must have good general math skills and knowledge of Payroll functions.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Review and process address changes and tax forms • Match data entries with new hire documents for accuracy • Run new hire and termination reports for completeness • Review timesheets for new hire and termination hours • Field telephone calls • Update payroll records for direct deposit/pay card applications or garnishment instructions • Maintain payroll scanner and file in cabinet as necessary • Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests via phone, email or ticket system • Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information • Run and submit Social Security verification reports • Handle employees Dept. of Labor Wage inquiries • Run other general payroll reports • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed • Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential CORE COMPETENCIES for the position include: • Communication skills - verbal and written • Attention to detail • Planning, prioritizing and organizing • Solid data entry skills • Strong numerical skills • Thoroughness • Ability to meet strict deadlines • Problem Solving • Confidentiality • Customer service orientation • Teamwork
EDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIRED:
• A High School Diploma and 3+ years of experience as a clerk in payroll or accounting capacity OR an Associate's Degree with 2+ years of related experience OR a Bachelor's Degree with 1-2 years of related experience as a clerk. • Microsoft Office including Excel • Experience with electronic timekeeping systems, preferable Dayforce • Understanding of internal controls
VISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY: • The candidate should be able to read documents for analytical purposes such as computer information, software, payroll software etc. • Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Must be willing to work a hybrid work schedule.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.