Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Position Type Contract

Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll processing and day-to-day administrative functions. This role works closely with accounting and administrative teams to maintain payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing weekly or biweekly payroll for employees.
• Review timecards, timesheets, attendance records, and overtime for accuracy.
• Enter, maintain, and verify employee payroll information, including hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with new hires, employee changes, terminations, and final pay processing.
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Support payroll tax documentation, garnishments, benefits deductions, and related adjustments.
• Assist the accounting team with reporting, recordkeeping, and administrative support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or a related administrative role preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll processing systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with numbers and employee records.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems, payroll deductions, overtime calculations, and payroll reporting.
• Experience working in an automotive dealership, automotive group, or multi-location business is a plus.