Payroll Clerk

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

5d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Payroll Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor and handles payroll calculations and processing, including payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions. The clerk responds to employees’ payroll questions and concerns and performs related recordkeeping, data entry, payroll review, reporting, and audit support.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of general payroll procedures and the Fair Labor Standards Act/Wage and Hour Law.
Ability to work in a task-oriented manner, handle pressure, and meet deadlines.
Outgoing and customer-service-oriented, with willingness to work with all employees.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to accept directions and learn under supervision.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Accounting.
One to two years of payroll experience.

Responsibilities

Verify timesheets and time-clock printouts.
Maintain records of employees’ leave status.
Perform payroll-related data entry.
Review calculated wages and correct errors to ensure payroll accuracy.
Record changes affecting net wages, including exemptions, loans, and other approved deductions, and document payroll corrections.
Prepare payroll vouchers for submission to the appropriate account.
Participate in payroll audit requests, including Department of Labor and fiscal audits.
Ensure employees’ shift codes in Workflow are correct.
Assist employees with resetting their passwords in Workflow.
Update email addresses in Workflow.
Assist with reconciling year-end W-2s, leave balances, and other payroll reports.
Answer employees’ questions and concerns regarding payroll.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.