Payroll Clerk

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and garnishments.
• Review and enter vendor invoices and business expenses promptly while verifying supporting details and correcting discrepancies before payment is issued.
• Cook outgoing payments through approved methods such as checks, electronic transfers, and wire transactions in alignment with company procedures.
• Support month-end accounting activities by assisting with payable accruals, journal-related entries, and accurate general ledger coding.
• Maintain reliable financial and employee records across internal systems, confirming data is complete, current, and properly documented.
• Aid in routine human resources administration, including benefits support, employee record updates, and day-to-day compliance-related tasks.
• Help address payroll, invoice, and employee information issues by researching discrepancies and communicating clearly with internal and external contacts.
• Follow internal controls and established compliance standards to protect data integrity, reduce risk, and support accurate reporting.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, accounts payable, or a related accounting support role.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll taxes, benefit deductions, and garnishment processing.
• Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including invoice review, payment processing, accruals, and general ledger coding.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar accounting and payroll systems; experience learning new platforms quickly is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to stay organized while handling multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused approach to employee and vendor interactions.
• Problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset for identifying issues and resolving them efficiently.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with precision in a fast-moving environment.