Payroll Clerk

Payroll ClerkA well-established, growing organization in South Houston is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll while also contributing to payroll tax reporting, general ledger activity and month-end close.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with payroll calculations and large volumes of data and trusted to handle sensitive employee information with complete confidentiality.Responsibilities

• Compile, calculate and enter employee time and other payroll data
• Review weekly payroll activity for exceptions, pay-rule discrepancies and audit issues
• Calculate employee pay, including deductions, taxes, benefits and overtime
• Prepare and upload payroll and direct-deposit files to the bank accurately and on schedule
• Calculate federal and state withholding and unemployment taxes using system-generated reports and Excel
• Support weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax reporting requirements
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and supporting documentation for month-end close
• Create accounting reports and provide recurring payroll information to operating divisions
• Reconcile payroll information, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution
• Maintain staffing invoices in coordination with Accounts Payable
• Assist with additional accounting and month-end close responsibilities as needed
• Protect confidential payroll and employee information

• Previous experience in payroll processing, payroll accounting or a related accounting role
• Working knowledge of payroll deductions, taxes, overtime and employee benefits
• Experience preparing payroll-related journal entries and supporting month-end close
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work accurately with system-generated data
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and follow-through
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential employee information
• Experience supporting multi-state, high-volume or hourly payroll is preferred
• Experience in construction, engineering, industrial services or another project-based environment is a plus

South Houston near Beltway 8 and I-45. Candidates must be able to commute reliably to the office. This role is 100% on-site. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys owning the details of payroll while continuing to build broader accounting and month-end close experience.