Payroll Clerk

Overview

​​​​This Payroll Clerk is responsible for learning and supporting all functions of payroll processing for company-wide payroll operations managed at the Hermitage facility. The individual will work closely with the current Payroll Manager providing support and serving as a backup by performing all payroll processing functions in their absence. In addition, this position will act as a backup for Accounts Payable operations at the Hermitage facility, ensuring continuity and accuracy in financial processes.​​​

Responsibilities

• ​Review and verify employee time records, including hours worked, paid time off, deductions, and other payroll adjustments to ensure accuracy
• ​Enter, maintain, and process payroll-related information within the UKG/Kronos web-based payroll and timekeeping system
• ​Assist with the completion of weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, and year-end payroll processes and reporting
• ​Stay informed on changes to tax regulations and deduction laws that impact payroll and accounts payable functions to ensure compliance
• ​Learn and support the organization’s Infor-based Accounts Payable system and provide backup assistance when needed
• ​Participate in occasional offsite trainings, seminars, and webinars to support ongoing professional development
• ​​Be available to work overtime as necessary to meet business needs

Essential Functions

• ​​​​​​​Must be highly motivated, able to follow direction, and perform assigned work duties independently with minimal supervision  
• ​​​Must be able to speak, listen, and effectively communicate with team members both verbally and in writing  
• ​​​Must be able to work collaboratively within the department and with multiple departments within the company  
• ​​​Strong organizational skills and ability to analyze / interpret technical information, mathematical concepts, and form conclusions  
• ​​​Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, including expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences  
• ​​​Involves extensive computer systems/software operation and regular use of office equipment   
• ​​​Work is primarily sedentary
• ​Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, manipulate or otherwise move objects  
• ​​​Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers  
• ​​​The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer monitor, extensive reading​

Qualifications

• ​​​​​​Associate’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• ​Previous experience in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative support is required
• ​Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel