Summary
The Payroll Clerk is responsible for providing administrative support to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including entering timesheets, calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, and issuing paychecks.
Responsibilities
- Enter timesheets. This includes entering employee timesheets into the payroll system, ensuring that all timesheets are accurate and complete, and resolving any discrepancies.
- Calculate wages. This includes calculating employee wages based on their pay rates, hours worked, and any applicable deductions.
- Deduct taxes. This includes calculating and withholding federal, state, and local taxes from employee paychecks.
- Issue paychecks. This includes printing and distributing paychecks to employees, and resolving any problems with paychecks.
- Maintain payroll records. This includes keeping track of employee information, such as pay rates, deductions, and tax withholdings.
- Respond to employee inquiries about payroll. This includes providing information about payroll deductions, tax withholdings, and other payroll-related topics.
- Other duties as assigned. This may include a variety of other tasks related to payroll, such as preparing reports, conducting training, and providing support to other departments.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in payroll administration.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of payroll software.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.