PAYROLL CLERK

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld)
• Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions
• Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll
• Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments) for each employee to update master payroll records
• Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments
• Prorate expenses to be debited/credited for cost accounting records
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions
• Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages
• Prepare and issue paychecks

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity
• Working knowledge of payroll procedures
• General clerical aptitude
• Above average organizational and communication skills
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions
• To make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems
• To maintain company records
• To meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates
• Ability to prepare basic written reports
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department