Accounting Clerk (Payroll Clerk)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the weekly payroll processes for approximately 500-1000 employees
• Perform complete payroll process for business units, entity, or unassigned field payrolls, including mathematical calculations for withholdings, deductions, vacation, sick leave, retroactive pay, overtime, and salary changes
• Perform payroll edits to release field timecards to the payroll system
• Process W4s, ESR personnel updates, corrections, and special payments
• Administer and maintain direct deposits
• Audit preparation of W4 forms and employee termination data to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal requirements
• File all permanent payroll records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of full-cycle administrative payroll experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in PC payroll systems with accuracy
• Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on most projects or tasks
• Proven exceptional customer service skills and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of COBRA, FLSA, and multi-state income tax
• Previous full-cycle manual payroll experience
• Experience with weekly and bi-weekly mass payroll processing
• Industry experience

Physical Demands

• Communicate in person, via telephone, and email
• Use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and finger dexterity
• Multi-limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension
• May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely

Work Environment

Work in a general office environment, capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced setting. Must possess vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from 20 inches or less.