Payroll Clerk II
About The Position
This position is responsible for the processing the weekly payroll cycle for all company payrolls and other payroll tasks as required. Essential Duties Prepares the production of payrolls, including deductions for withholding tax, social security, health insurance, life insurance, and such other required salary deductions. Assists with the required federal and state tax reporting requirements; including quarterly payroll reports, annual earnings (W-2’s), withholding tax, and other such required reporting. Reviews all payrolls groups to ensure accuracy and corrects any errors before processing payroll Enter and maintain a variety of employee payroll deductions using manual and automated systems. Oversee all mandatory wage garnishments for employees Responds to inquiries concerning wage garnishments and earnings verifications Distribute payroll checks Assist with payroll tax reconciliations Responsible for the execution of printing payroll checks File employee payroll deductions, benefits information, and periodic reports. Sets calendar for district payrolls including pay dates and processing schedules. Calculates changes in contract amounts and payouts for accrued sick and vacation leave. Ensure compliance with all union contracts Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Physical and Mental Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work long hours.
- Ability to make decisions, formulate and communicate ideas read and understands spreadsheets.
- Must have an excellent math aptitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs
- Must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school or equivalent diploma and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the New York State Lottery regulations.
- Associate’s Degree in related field
- One (1) year related payroll experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Ultimate Software payroll system preferred.
- Strong Excels skills preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepares the production of payrolls, including deductions for withholding tax, social security, health insurance, life insurance, and such other required salary deductions.
- Assists with the required federal and state tax reporting requirements; including quarterly payroll reports, annual earnings (W-2’s), withholding tax, and other such required reporting.
- Reviews all payrolls groups to ensure accuracy and corrects any errors before processing payroll
- Enter and maintain a variety of employee payroll deductions using manual and automated systems.
- Oversee all mandatory wage garnishments for employees
- Responds to inquiries concerning wage garnishments and earnings verifications
- Distribute payroll checks
- Assist with payroll tax reconciliations
- Responsible for the execution of printing payroll checks
- File employee payroll deductions, benefits information, and periodic reports.
- Sets calendar for district payrolls including pay dates and processing schedules.
- Calculates changes in contract amounts and payouts for accrued sick and vacation leave.
- Ensure compliance with all union contracts
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
