Payroll Clerk

Job Description Summary

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for working the timely and accurate payment of employee net earnings through wages, taxes, and deductions. This position requires excellent organizational, analytical, communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to preserve and secure confidential employee information. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software tools is essential.

Job Description

• Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions, including timekeeping, new hires, terminations, and changes to employee records through validating electronic data exchange from the HR system of record.
• Process special payments, such as bonuses, commissions, and adjustments.
• Collects and verifies all essential information pertaining to payroll: electronic timecards, deductions or additional wages and one-time payments input through Workday.
• Validates the correctness of employee time and other wage information processed through the time and attendance system including tip and service charge entries.
• Prepares, inputs, and validates the accuracy of gratuity and tip distributions.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports, statements, and summaries for management review.
• Address payroll-related inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.

• Qualifications and Skills

  A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Understanding of the steps and processes in the hire-to-payment and bi-weekly payroll processing cycles.
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and eTime is a plus.
• A minimum of 1 year of payroll experience is required.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local wages and hour laws.
• Must be PC proficient with good excel skills and be able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to proactively communicate and provide excellent customer service to hotel staff, corporate management, and internal customers.
• Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and trouble shooting skills are essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Must thrive in a teamwork setting and have excellent organizational skills.
• Passionate and enthusiastic.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.00 to $28.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.