
Payroll Assistant
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Overview
Job Description
Position will be responsible for effectively supporting all aspects of the payroll process, as well as a back-up for payroll processing.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Payroll backup
- Review employee timecards to ensure accuracy for weekly payroll processing.
- Payroll setup and data entry
- Payroll reconciliation
- Job incentive processing
- Manage employee reimbursements.
- New employee entry into payroll systems
- Back up for front desk/incoming call duties
- Pull files for audits.
- Upkeep of all electronic file systems including scanning documents in for filing
- Employment verifications- verbally, e-mail, or physical mailings
- Assist employees with payroll questions and concerns.
- Assist with HR administrative tasks as payroll schedule allows
The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Employees in this job may perform other duties as assigned.
We would also like the candidate to have the following Excel skills:
- Excel Formulas & Functions – Comfortable with SUM, IF, COUNTIF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and basic calculations.
- Data Sorting & Filtering – Can quickly sort payroll data, filter employees, departments, hours, pay rates, etc.
- Payroll Calculations – Can calculate regular hours, overtime, pay rates, deductions, and gross-to-net pay accurately.
- Data Accuracy & Reconciliation – Can compare payroll reports against timekeeping records, identify discrepancies, and correct errors.
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Associate's degree (A. A) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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