Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will manage payroll processing, ensure compliance with labor and tax laws, and handle confidential employee information with integrity. Your expertise will support accurate payroll administration, benefit management, and data entry, contributing to the smooth financial operations of our organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in payroll systems and accounting software while working in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and efficiently using various payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, and PeopleSoft.
- Maintain and update employee records within HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and payroll software.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, labor regulations, and tax law requirements related to payroll processing.
- Reconcile payroll data through account reconciliation techniques and double entry bookkeeping practices.
- Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll transactions for general ledger accuracy.
- Handle confidential information responsibly while managing payroll tax filings, benefits administration, and benefits deductions.
- Support accounts payable and receivable processes as needed, including data entry into financial software and spreadsheets.
- Assist with time & attendance systems such as Kronos or similar platforms to verify hours worked and attendance records.
- Conduct analysis of payroll reports for discrepancies or errors; perform account reconciliation to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with human resources on employment verification, labor law compliance, and benefits enrollment processes.
Qualifications
- Proven experience working with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian or equivalent platforms.
- Strong knowledge of employment & labor law, tax law, and payroll tax regulations.
- Familiarity with accounting software including QuickBooks or similar financial tools.
- Demonstrated ability in data entry, spreadsheet management (Excel or Google Sheets), and general ledger reconciliation.
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Background in corporate accounting or finance with a focus on payroll management or related areas preferred.
- Excellent analysis skills combined with attention to detail for error detection and resolution.
- Ability to perform 10 key typing accurately for data input tasks; knowledge of double entry bookkeeping is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of human resources processes related to benefits administration and time & attendance systems.
Join us in a role where your expertise directly impacts our organization’s efficiency! We value energetic professionals eager to grow their skills in a fast-paced environment committed to accuracy, compliance, and excellence in payroll management.
Pay: $25.12 - $30.26 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: Remote
