Payroll Clerk

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for processing payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. Your expertise in payroll systems and accounting software will help maintain the integrity of our payroll operations, supporting our commitment to employee satisfaction and organizational compliance. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where precision and confidentiality are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, and other supported payroll platforms.
• Ensure accurate data entry of employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits into payroll and HRIS systems while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Reconcile payroll accounts regularly through account reconciliation techniques and double-entry bookkeeping practices to ensure data accuracy.
• Stay current with employment and labor law updates to guarantee compliance in all payroll activities and tax law adherence.
• Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll transactions for governmental accounting and general ledger accuracy.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to resolve discrepancies related to time & attendance systems, payroll taxes, or employee records.
• Generate detailed reports on payroll data analysis, including tax filings, labor law compliance documentation, and audit support.

Experience

• Proven experience in payroll management within a corporate accounting environment or similar setting.
• Hands-on knowledge of popular payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, or Ceridian is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment & labor law, tax law, governmental accounting standards, and financial concepts related to payroll processing.
• Demonstrated ability with spreadsheets (Excel), accounting software (QuickBooks or similar), and HR systems for data entry and analysis purposes.
• Experience handling confidential information with integrity while performing account reconciliation and analysis tasks.
• Familiarity with technical accounting principles including debits & credits, journal entries, time & attendance systems integration, and general ledger accounting is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills; ability to perform 10-key typing efficiently is a plus.

Join us in a role that combines precision with purpose! Your expertise will directly impact our organization’s success by ensuring seamless payroll operations that support our valued employees every step of the way.

Pay: $29.03 - $35.55 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person