Payroll Clerk

You will also provide statistical reports related to pay, and assist in determining policy and procedures related to payroll processing legal procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately processing payroll transactions such as corrections, replacements, final checks, and retroactive pay.
• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and proposing best practices.
• Compiling, verifying, and recording payroll data such as hours worked, vacation time, sick leaves, holiday pay, and taxable and non-taxable wages.
• Keeping track of and updating deferred benefits, including 403b, 457b, and other benefits, and communicating with the third party administrator.
• Generating and reviewing year-end accrival documentation and calculations in ADP for annual audit.
• Collaborating with staff from other departments, such as Human Resources, on the resolution of general and employee-specific payroll issues and problems.
• Assisting in identifying system configuration issues and participating in discussions with ADP of requirements/specifications for new and enhanced payroll processing functionality.
• Producing accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll using ADP WorkForce Now application.
• Creating, modifying, and/or running a variety of periodic and special payroll reports used to reconcile and identify errors, variances, and exceptions.
• Ensuring maintenance of accurate payroll records and all operations according to policies and procedures. • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems
• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services
• Experience with Ceridian
• Ability to operate IBM AS/400
• Knowledge of Kronos Timekeeping System
• Proficient with About Time software
• Understanding of Accounting Functions
• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
• Familiarity with Benefit Functions
• Experience in Check Processing