Payroll Clerk

About the role

We are looking for a dependable Payroll Clerk to support accurate payroll operations and related accounting activities for a workforce of about 100 employees in Saint Louis, Missouri. This contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling both hourly and salaried payroll, maintaining precise records, and assisting with payroll-related reconciliations and journal entries. The role begins onsite, with some remote flexibility available after training, and offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Administer biweekly payroll for approximately 100 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay for both hourly and salaried staff.
• Verify payroll data before processing and investigate inconsistencies to prevent payment errors.
• Maintain organized payroll files and update records to reflect compensation changes, deductions, and other employee pay details.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and help ensure transactions are properly recorded in the accounting system.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and review balances tied to employee compensation activity.
• Examine differences between payroll records and the general ledger, then research and resolve outstanding issues.
• Handle sensitive payroll information with discretion while supporting compliance with internal documentation standards.
• Provide assistance with additional accounting tasks as business needs require.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing payroll for an employee population of roughly 100 or more.
• Ability to manage payroll for both hourly and salaried team members.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices, including deductions and garnishments.
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and supporting payroll-related accounting activities.
• Background in account reconciliations and reviewing general ledger payroll balances.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data review and entry.
• Ability to protect confidential employee and compensation information.
• Effective organizational and communication skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan