Payroll/Accounting Clerk

The Payroll/Accounting Clerk will process weekly payroll and maintain employee time records, as well as perform routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables.

· Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.

· Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.

· Assist employees with questions concerning payroll and benefit software.

· Reconciles payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.

· Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

· Conducts routine data entry management for accounting records including accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.

· Reviews billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts supervisory staff of any discrepancies.

· Distributes accounting reports as directed.

· May assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.

· Assist employees with insurance questions, as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll and accounting software.

· Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data into computer software and systems.

· Basic mathematical skills.

· Good verbal communication skills.

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Two years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least six months of experience in payroll preferred.

· Experience with Paylocity and/or Visual Manufacturing a plus.

· Knowledge of insurance and benefits.

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.