Payroll Clerk

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mills Marine & Ship Repair LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations within our shipyard and maritime repair environment. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing employee payroll accurately and on schedule while supporting job-based labor tracking and compliance with applicable labor regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous payroll, accounting, or administrative experience preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/timekeeping systems
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
Strong organizational and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a shipyard, maritime, construction, or industrial environment
Familiarity with job-cost payroll, union payroll, or government contract requirements
Knowledge of overtime rules, shift work, and project-based labor tracking

Responsibilities

Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees
Review, verify, and enter employee timecards, job numbers, overtime, and shift differentials
Track labor hours by vessel, project, or work order to support job costing and reporting
Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information
Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, per diem, and applicable premiums
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Assist with payroll setting up for new hires and processing for terminations
Prepare payroll and labor reports for management, audits, and government contracts
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and maritime labor laws
Coordinate with HR, accounting, supervisors, and job clerks to validate payroll data