Payroll Accounting Clerk

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and verify data: Gather and verify timekeeping data from various departments, resolving any discrepancies with employees and supervisors.

• Financial reporting: Assist with preparing financial and fiscal reports, statements, and other financial records.

• Payroll: Process payroll, prepare periodic payroll reports for management and accounting.

• Accounting: Reconcile payroll-related transactions to the general ledger.

• Calculate deductions: Accurately calculate and apply payroll deductions, such as federal and state taxes, insurance, and retirement savings.

• Compliance: Ensure that financial activities comply with company policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Manage records: Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and changes to tax status or benefits.

• Ensure compliance: Stay up-to-date with payroll laws and regulations to ensure the company's payroll practices are compliant with federal and state requirements.

• Resolve inquiries: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, taxes, and deductions.

• Assist with audits: Support internal and external audits related to payroll by providing necessary documentation and information.

• General office support: Perform general office duties such as filing financial records, answering telephones, and handling correspondence.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail: The ability to ensure accuracy in financial records is critical to avoid mistakes.

• Computer proficiency: Experience with accounting software and standard office machines like calculators is necessary.

• Mathematical skills: Strong skills in performing financial calculations are required.

• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with integrity.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Proven experience working in a payroll or accounting department.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Understanding of payroll regulations, including federal and state tax laws.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive employee information.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively assist employees and collaborate with other departments.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail: The ability to ensure accuracy in financial records is critical to avoid mistakes.

• Computer proficiency: Experience with accounting software and standard office machines like calculators is necessary.

• Mathematical skills: Strong skills in performing financial calculations are required.

• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial information with integrity.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Proven experience working in a payroll or accounting department.

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Understanding of payroll regulations, including federal and state tax laws.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills to meet strict payroll deadlines.

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive employee information.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively assist employees and collaborate with other departments.