Accounting Clerk - Payroll

Turner Construction Company•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for entering timesheet data, computing and recording earnings owed to employees, calculating deductions, and maintaining employee master payroll data. The role requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. The Accounting Clerk - Payroll will also be responsible for responding to employee inquiries, assisting with payroll projects, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree preferred
2 years recent payroll experience
Multi-state payroll tax experience desired
General knowledge basic accounting principles
Must be accountable to escalate issues promptly, learn and apply knowledge quickly, and meet deadlines
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, maintain accuracy, and self-check work
Able to work independently, with some oversight, and in team environment
Must follow established procedures and execute directions to completion without need of follow up by management
Must have good work ethic and integrity, dependable, adaptable, cooperative, and motivated to take on new responsibilities
Professional written and verbal communication and general office skills
Proficiency with databases and computer applications, including MS Office, MS Access
Must have excellent data entry skills, to include 10 key pad proficiency with limited input errors

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Responsibilities

Input timesheet data into payroll system daily.
Maintain payroll files, including filing, scanning and shredding.
Enter off-cycle payments as required.
Maintain and review employee garnishments.
Respond timely to employee inquiries.
Assist other payroll staff in completion of payroll data maintenance.
Respond to requests for income verification.
Setup and maintain weekly employee master data, including new hire and rehire maintenance.
Process labor transfers.
Create positive pay files and transmission of remittance stubs for direct deposits.
Prepare payroll mailings to business units.
Assist with payroll projects and initiatives.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.