Payroll Clerk

Job Overview
Summary/Objective
The Payroll Administrator perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the accurate and efficient processing of payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
Essential Functions

• Compiles payroll data such as hours worked; sales volume, bonuses, and commissions; monies to be withheld for taxes; employee contributions to insurance and retirement plans; from time sheets and other records
• Computes wages and deductions, reviews for accuracy, and posts to payroll records
• Updates master payroll records by verifying and recording changes affecting net wages including but not limited to federal and state tax exemptions, insurance coverage, required and voluntary deductions, compensation increases, promotions, and/or transfer of employees between departments
• Prepares and issues paychecks in paper and digital formats
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions. This includes weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually or on request
• Prepares and files all hiring and termination paperwork in coordination with the human resources department
• Maintains records for leave eligibility including but not limited to vacations, holidays, PT) sick leave and any required state or federal required leave eligibility.
• Processes employee insurance forms and payments in coordination with human resources department
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures for payroll process
• Understands the rules and regulations associated with payroll processing at the state and federal level
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards
• Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Understands and follow all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company policy
• Attends pertinent training on request.
• Attends company meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.
Requirements
Competencies

• Proficient in high volume data entry
• Excellent computer proficiency including MS Office suite and payroll processing software programs
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy of work performed
• Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
• Ability to interact well with others

Supervisory Responsibility
None
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds
This position involves sitting most of the time and could from time to time require long periods of walking or standing
This position is primarily located in an office environment, with heating and air conditioning available
This position requires the ability to hear and to talk
This position requires the ability to perform repetitive motion (doing the same activity over and over throughout the day)
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or the equivalent and two year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent; and two year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)
None