Payroll Clerk

Options for Southern Oregon • Grants Pass, OR

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About The Position

The Payroll Clerk will perform a variety of accounting, bookkeeping, and clerical duties relating to the recording and processing of biweekly payroll for 500+ employees. Working under the direction of the Payroll Supervisor, this position is responsible for auditing time entries, coordinating changes and corrections with department managers, providing technical assistance with issues on timecards or paychecks, as well as payment of benefit vendor invoices.

Requirements

• High School diploma required plus two years post high school education or training in accounting, bookkeeping, or some other related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must have effective time management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must use demonstrated organizational skills and have the ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness as well as prepare records and reports in accordance with verbal or written instructions while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, precision, discretion, and confidentiality.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellent customer relations skills, work well with diverse groups, comfortably manage changing priorities and regulatory requirements, adhere to timelines, and effectively manage fluctuating work flow demands.
• Possess business experience sufficient to meet the demands of the position, computer proficiency is required. Must have experience with Microsoft Office with an emphasis in Excel and Word
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks
• Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll files and verify employee changes in the payroll system inclusive of pay rates, transfers, position changes, and FTE status.
• Review computerized timekeeping reports to identify issues and make corrections. Follow up with staff for missing time and clarify inconsistencies with supervisors.
• Process bi-weekly payroll - verifying overtime, bonuses, on-call, holiday premium pay, and other special adjustments and rates as needed.
• Ensure accurate calculation of all wages, taxes, benefit deductions and garnishments.
• Validate and process payment for benefit vendor invoices.
• Maintain procedural documentation, interpret and apply organizational policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.
• Stay up to date on changes in employee/payroll law and compliance updates, communicating and coordinating with management for timely implementation.
• Respond to employee 403(b) plan inquiries for enrollments and contribution changes and update in the payroll system.
• Process new hire and income verifications.
• Prepare and input journal entries into the agency accounting system as needed and complete any related analysis.
• Provide backup and support to other finance functions as needed.

Benefits

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees