Payroll Clerk

Apollo Mechanical Contractors • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

The Payroll Clerk performs payroll duties, including processing multistate payrolls and handling employee and participant/enrollee record changes. The role processes weekly payroll for union employees, maintains accurate and confidential payroll records, responds to employee questions, and researches and resolves payroll discrepancies and adjustments. The position also supports payroll liability account reconciliation and responds to garnishment and unemployment payroll requests.

Requirements

• Experience processing payroll.
• Experience with payroll software.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Consistent and dependable communication, with follow-through on tasks to successful completion.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and shift direction in response to changing work situations.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with complex payroll processing involving multiple states and a large number of employees.
• Knowledge of coins.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly multistate payroll for union employees.
• Update payroll records for changes to exemptions, savings deductions, job titles, and department or division transfers.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Answer payroll questions and requests and provide clear, timely customer service.
• Maintain payroll operations in accordance with policies and procedures, and report needed changes.
• Keep payroll information confidential and protect payroll operations.
• Handle personnel transactions for union employees, including new hires, promotions, terminations, deduction changes, and 401(k) deferral changes.
• Assist with providing information for payroll liability account reconciliation and follow up to resolve discrepancies.
• Research and resolve payroll-related adjustments, problems, and questions, and maintain records of adjustments or resolutions.
• Respond to garnishment and unemployment payroll requests.
• Stay informed about changes to employment and payroll laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed