Payroll Clerk

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will oversee payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees across various departments. Your expertise in payroll management systems and accounting software will help streamline payroll operations, maintain compliance with tax regulations, and support benefits administration. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of our organization while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, or Kronos, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform data entry tasks related to employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits in payroll and accounting software like QuickBooks or Ceridian.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries for general ledger accounting, maintaining precise records of debits and credits.
• Manage benefits administration including enrollment, changes, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Conduct account reconciliation and review payroll reports to identify discrepancies or errors for prompt resolution.
• Support HRIS systems integration and updates to ensure seamless payroll processing and employee data management.
• Assist with non-profit or governmental accounting procedures as needed, including accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information while adhering to data security standards.
• Collaborate with human resources and finance teams on payroll-related inquiries and audits.

Experience

• Proven experience working with payroll management systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, or Ceridian.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, general ledger reconciliation, and financial analysis skills.
• Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks or similar platforms used for bookkeeping and financial tracking.
• Understanding of tax regulations related to payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience handling accounts payable/receivable processes within a corporate or non-profit setting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform data entry accurately with 10 key typing skills.
• Knowledge of human resources systems (HRIS) and experience in benefits administration is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze financial data effectively while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Join us as a Payroll Clerk if you’re passionate about precision in payroll management and eager to support our organization’s financial integrity!

Pay: $17.13 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location: In person