Payroll Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation and processing of weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines.
• Enter, update, and maintain accurate employee information within payroll and accounting systems.
• Afford calculations for regular wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Maintain organized and confidential payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, tax withholdings, benefits, and other payroll-related matters.
• Afford payroll tax filings, reporting, and other compliance-related activities as needed.
• Reconcile payroll reports to accounting records and investigate variances or unusual transactions.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports and analyses for management and the accounting team.
• Ensure payroll activities are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support other accounting, administrative, and payroll-related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; coursework or degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in payroll, accounting, HR, finance, or an administrative role is preferred.
• A strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy when handling financial and employee information is essential.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet recurring deadlines are necessary.
• A basic understanding of payroll processes, wage calculations, deductions, tax withholdings, and employee benefits is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll or accounting systems is required.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion is crucial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset are important.
• Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and resolve problems efficiently is desirable.

Compensation

Compensation: $25-30/hr. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.