Payroll Assistant

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks

Abilities

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Tasks

• Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
• Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
• Compute wages and deductions and enter data into computers.
• Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.

Technology

• Accounting software - Datatech; Intuit QuickBooks; Pet Tiger
• Software- Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat
• Electronic mail software - Microsoft Outlook; Gmail

Tools

• Desktop calculator -
• Desktop computers -

Knowledge

• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Skills

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Work Activities

• Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Experience And Education

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate);