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Payroll Clerk / Asst. Bookeeper

Port Security Services
New Haven, CT Part Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/11/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk / Asst. Bookeeper position at Port Security Services?

We are seeking a self-motivated PAYROLL CLERK  / ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate professional oral/written communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and possess a strong attention to detail.


A complete working knowledge of QuickBooks is required.



JOB is PART-TIME -- Monday - Wednesday (8am to 4PM) - 24 hours per week.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • MAIN FUNCTION as PAYROLL CLERK: Prepare and process employee payroll through QuickBooks
      • Review all employee clock in/out and balances with required Daily Activity Report/s
        • If discrepancies are found, work with Security team to reconcile for proper payroll processing and client billing
      • Once completed, work with Full-Charge Bookkeeper to ensure payroll is properly processed
      • Handle and resolve any employee calls regarding payroll 
      • Payroll is Weekly
  • AS NEEDED as ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER (ONLY AFTER PAYROLL IS COMPLETED): Main Job - To Assist Current Full-Charge Bookkeeper:
    • Process accounts payable and receivables. Including invoicing and collecting payments from clients
    • Prepare checks, payments and bank deposits
    • Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial payroll reports and other custom reporting
    • Prepare and process 1099s and W2s
    • Research and fact-finding
    • Special projects as assigned



JOB is Part-Time BUT could evolve to Full-Time if work requires OR to cover current Full-Charge Bookkeeper during vacations/unexpected leaves.  Flexibility is key.



REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience mainly PAYROLL using Quickbooks is required.  
  • NOTE: ALL new hires for this position is considered TEMPORARY for the first month...to duly determine you working knowledge of Quickbooks and payroll functionality.  
  • Mastery and expert skills and experience in QuickBooks
  • Capacity to work with little supervision, a positive attitude, with strong organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to plan, organize and execute tasks in an efficient and dependable manner according to the business needs and business objectives
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
  • Dependable, self-starter and motivated
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
  • Team player, positive attitude and a problem solver
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Internet savvy
  • Have reliable transportation to and from our office site



BENEFITS:

  • Salary is commensurate with experience
  • 401(k) plan
  • Fast-paced working environment in a cutting edge, growing industry



ABOUT US:

We are a professional organization, comprised of honest, hard-working individuals. We take pride in the work that we do, and strive for customer satisfaction with every action that we take. Our mission is simple: Build a relationship with our customers and employees based on trust, honesty, lawfulness, and discretion. We provide top-quality security professionals, rigorously trained and mentored by top-quality management personnel. We never sacrifice quality for quantity.


Salary is consummate with experience. Our company offers a competitive salary and benefits and 401 (k).


We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


Salary : $20 - $23

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