Job Description
Payroll Clerk
SUMMARY:
Compiles payroll data to maintain payroll records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Generates payroll data reports such as hours worked, 401(k), vacation and sick leave accruals, health benefits, wages, and others for the Human Resources Department, and the Accounting Manager.
- Enters changes to the employee database such as: adding/terminating employees, pay rates, insurance deductions, W-4 exemptions, new addresses/phone numbers, other employee benefits, etc.
- Enters pay information for the current pay period such as hours worked and earnings. Transmits this information to ADP.
- Processes manual checks in emergency situations.
- Processes employment verification forms (mortgage companies, government agencies, etc.) and other payroll inquiries.
- Processes employee direct deposits.
- Maintains and controls vacation and sick accruals and personal day log.
- Interfaces with the Human Resources Department on payroll related issues.
- Processes wage garnishments including payroll deductions and payments to the appropriate entities.
- Prepares monthly journal entries.
- Prepares and transmits 401(k) contributions to the 401(k) administrator.
- Operates AMG and monitors the activity of the authorized remote users.
- Processes the payroll operations manually when the automated AMG System fails to perform.
- Provides troubleshooting support to users on the AMG System.
- Verifies and audits biweekly employee timecards for accuracy and follows up with Supervisors/Managers/users for additional necessary corrections.
- Attends to other matters which the Accounting Manager and/or the Finance Director may assign from time to time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) major in Accounting from four year college or university and two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary $54K
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