Job Description
TML Health is adding to their Finance team! The Payroll Clerk chosen will will be responsible for activities regarding the management of the bimonthly payroll cycle of the company. The position will undertake a variety of tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages and making payments. An excellent payroll clerk has great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. Experience is needed in entering data with attention to detail. Candidate should possess above average excel skills and have good math skills to make the necessary calculations. Experience working with the Paychex Payroll system is desired but not essential. The ideal candidate will be a thorough professional with good communication abilities and a proven work and attendance history. The goal is to carry out all payroll procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Work within the payroll system to administer bimonthly payroll [Paychex is the current external payroll vendor]
- Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
- Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leave and overtime
- Deal with questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
- Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor
- Work within the general ledger system - as it relates to payroll entries
- Calculate ad hoc compensation elements when appropriate
- Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
- Insure accuracy of payroll process as it relates to out of state taxes and reporting
- Manage vendor payments as related to employee deduction activities
- Performs special projects assigned to this position
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
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, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proven experience as payroll clerk or payroll administrator [1 to 3 years]
- Familiarity with general accounting principles
- Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
- Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Paychex)
- Above average excel, math and numerical skills
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication abilities with aptitude in problem-solving
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to maintain attendance and punctuality requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl on occasion
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time to read, write or use keyboard
- Ability to speak/hear clearly to communicate by phone or in person
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Excel: 2 years (Required)
- Payroll Clerk: 2 years (Required)
- Payroll Administrator: 2 years (Required)
- Math and Numerical Skills: 2 years (Required)
- Payroll Relevant Software, Paychex, ADP, Paycom, etc.: 2 years (Required)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
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