Payroll Clerk

Position Description

Payroll Clerk Responsibilities:
 Prepares payroll and resolves discrepancies.
 Transmits payroll data to payroll service in a timely manner.
 Prepares and mails financial and tax reports and payments as required to comply with
external reporting requirements.
 Maintains confidential personnel files related to payroll such as time cards, sick time,
vacation and holiday schedules, and child support and garnishment.
 Prepares and mails mandatory checks for garnished deductions to the appropriate party as
needed.
 Responds to employee inquiries regarding amount and receipt of check, overpayments
and any other payroll questions.
 Maintains updated reports.
 Operates standard office equipment.
 Performs other related duties as assigned.
 Process all payroll related transactions including but not limited to new hire payroll set
up, termination processing and payments, salary changes, commissions, bonuses,
federal/state/local tax withholdings
 Enter and process special payroll adjustments, deductions, refunds, overrides, manual
checks, and retroactive payments, etc.
 Respond to employee pay-related, benefits and PTO inquiries
 Process Employment Verification Requests and Garnishments in a timely fashion.
 Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
 Competency in MS Office, databases and accounting software
 Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
 Accuracy and attention to detail
 Aptitude for numbers
 Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
 Data entry and word processing skills
 Well organized
Payroll Clerk Requirements
 High school diploma/GED.
 Degree in accounting or related field preferred.
 Previous experience in a payroll department.
 Knowledge of payroll software is beneficial.
 Strong attention to detail.
 Good math and communication skills.
 Strong organizational skills.
 Team player.

Education and Experience:
Experience with ADP Workforce Now required.
Minimum 1+ year payroll.
Qualifications:
Data Entry: 1 year (Required)
Payroll: 1 year (Required)
Basic Excel skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $15.00 – $25.00 per hour
Physical setting:
 Office
Schedule:
 8 hour shift
 Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Falls Church, VA 22041
Experience: Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)