Payroll Clerk

ACCO Engineered Systems•Pasadena, CA

10d•$20 - $27

About The Position

General Job Description: Under general direction, the Payroll Clerk will assist with weekly payroll process for approximately 5000+ employees and related administrative duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Responsible for setting up new hire information, and EDD Benefit Audits. Assist in maintaining payroll operations according to company policies and procedures. Audit and process Data entry relative to payroll and the input of time sheets. Assist in preparing and distributing pay checks. Maintain employee payroll files including updating and filing documents. Answer employee questions regarding payroll issues. Garnishment processing, mail out orders, request checks from AP. Employee Customer service, phone calls, emails. Preparation of benefit reports and/or input of benefit deductions. General office duties, i.e. filing, copying, phones. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree or more preferred.
2+ years of previous Payroll experience (experience with Construction Payroll department preferred, but not required).
Strong aptitude for learning new systems and programs.
Excellent communication skills, including good phone etiquette.
Solid computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
2+ years of Data Entry experience.
Advanced MS Excel and proficiency in MS Word.
Accurate 10-key by touch and demonstrated data-entry accuracy.
Demonstrated customer service excellence, including professional, courteous phone skills.
Ability to successfully work on several tasks with similar timeframes and similar deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Strong aptitude for learning new systems and programs.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required by Supervisor or Manager.