Accounting Clerk (Payroll Clerk)

Zachry Group • Roxboro, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the weekly payroll processes for approximately 500-1000 employees. The role involves performing the complete payroll process for various business units, entities, or unassigned field payrolls. Key tasks include performing mathematical calculations for withholdings, deductions, vacation, sick leave, retroactive pay, overtime, and salary changes. The clerk will also perform payroll edits, process W4s and ESR personnel updates, administer direct deposits, audit W4 forms and termination data for compliance, and file all permanent payroll records. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of full cycle administrative payroll experience
• High School Diploma / GED
• Key PC Payroll with accuracy
• Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly
• Good work ethic and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on most projects or tasks
• Proven exceptional customer service skills and experience

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of COBRA, FLSA and multi–State Income Tax
• Previous full cycle manual payroll experience a plus
• Weekly and Bi-Weekly MASS payroll processing a plus
• Industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the weekly processes for approximately 500-1000 employees
• Perform complete payroll process for business units, entity or unassigned field payrolls and perform mathematical calculations for withholdings and deductions, vacation, sick leave, retroactive pay, overtime, salary changes, etc.
• Perform payroll edits to release field timecards to payroll system
• Process W4s, ESR personnel updates, corrections and special payments
• Administer and maintain direct deposits
• Audits preparation of W4 forms and employee termination data to assure compliance with Company, state and federal requirements
• Files all permanent payroll records
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED