Payroll Clerk II

Job Summary

Knowledgeable in all duties performed by Payroll Clerk II. Performs required clerical functions including computation of required and voluntary deductions, preparation and verification necessary to process payroll checks, and maintenance of payroll records and reports. Prepares and submits various governmental reports and reconciles various accounts. Requires some analysis and individual judgement in the application of required calculations and verifications required to process payroll. Responsible for various specific duties such as interim check processing, and wage and benefit setups.

Key Responsibilities

1.   Audits weekly 40 hour exception reports, processes W-4's, PAF's, and craft transfers and runs standard system reports, i.e.., time and pay edits and certified payroll reports.
2.   Creates and sets up reports required for various payroll operations.
3.   Has overall knowledge of payroll operations and how they affect other departments.
4.   Processes interim checks, including void checks, and calculates payoffs.
5.   Processes payroll cycle weekly.
6.   Responsible for certain specific duties such as: bank reimbursements, garnishments, payroll re-class, weekly payroll tax payments and labor distribution.
7.   Troubleshoots problem areas, determines source, and affects solutions.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.   A minimum of three years accounting experience, with a minimum of one year in payroll.
2.   Capable of high volume output under stress and able to work extended hours on a regular basis.
3.   Excellent data entry skills, 10-key, telephone communication and organizational skills required.
4.   High school diploma or equivalent and some entry level college accounting classes.
5.   Knowledge in Davis Bacon and Federal Wage determinations.
6.   Preferred experience with certified payroll reporting software (i.e. eMars, LCP Tracker).
7.   Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

1.   May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.   Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.   Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.   Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5.   Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
6.   Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7.   Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors
Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.