Job Description
Job Description
Payroll Clerk
Responsibilities:
- Enter, review, and verify payroll information using Lawson and Paychex platforms.
- Keep employee payroll records up to date, including work hours, benefit deductions, leave accruals, and adjustments.
- Support the payroll cycle to ensure accurate and on-time compensation for both union and non-union employees.
- Prepare, analyze, and distribute payroll reports for HR, Finance, and audit purposes.
- Address employee questions related to payroll records, discrepancies, and updates.
- Work closely with the Payroll Coordinator and Human Resources team to maintain efficient payroll operations.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Associate degree or degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Three to five years of relevant payroll experience.
- Practical experience working with payroll software systems.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry.
- Proven ability to manage confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of payroll-related benefit policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Ability to manage fast-paced payroll processing while maintaining professionalism.
- Organized, dependable, and collaborative team-oriented approach.
- Background in nonprofit or educational environments is preferred.