Payroll Clerk II

Responsibilities

• Process employee payroll on a scheduled basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data.
• Enter and maintain payroll-related information, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, deductions, and garnishments.
• Audit payroll reports and identify discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits deductions, 401(k) contributions, and other voluntary deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with reconciliations.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws.
• Assist with payroll audits.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of payroll, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing software and timekeeping systems preferred.
• Experience using Dayforce Human Capital Management (HCM) software is preferred but not required.
• Understanding of payroll practices, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Basic accounting and reconciliation skills preferred.