Data Entry Clerk - 4 Month Contract - Onsite in Washington, DC - Must Have Payroll Processing Experience

MUST have 1 year payroll processing experience

MUST have a high school diploma

MUST be able to work onsite Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch break

MUST have 1 year of data entry experience

Job Description:

Job Summary:

• The candidates will provide data entry support for the tremendous amount of paperwork that will be received.
• The various paperwork to be processed includes New Hire, Salary Adjustments, and Terminations that will be entered into the Lawson Payroll system.
• The candidates will also provide research and validation of paperwork along with researching and providing assistance to our permanent staff.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing daily paperwork for entry into Lawson related to the regular and off-cycle payroll processing.
• The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Scope:

• Review all paperwork received in the Operations section.
• Process monthly Student Loan paperwork to be entered into Lawson.
• Update name, address, and W4 tax changes in Lawson.
• Set up new Health insurance and life insurance deductions for staff.
• Process all types of Personnel Actions (New Hire, Terminations, Salary Adjustments, etc) into Lawson.
• Work closely with the payroll counseling staff to resolve paperwork issues.
• Research and resolve payroll issues after the payroll is completed.
• Provide sorting and filing of the high-volume paperwork received in the Office of Payroll and Benefits.
• Process a high volume of call activity and influx of documentation.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred)
• Minimum one year’s experience working in a payroll processing environment; preferably Lawson Payroll System experience.
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years working experience with Microsoft Office Suit.

Competencies:

• Data Entry accuracy and experience in a high volume, customer service environment.
• Detailed-oriented person with strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of computers.
• The ability to multi-task while working in a complex, fast paced, confidential team environment, and recognize their responsibilities are critical.
• The candidate should be self-motivated and independent.