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Payroll and Benefits Clerk

Stevens & Lee
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
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Among the 200 largest law firms in the country, Stevens & Lee is a full-service law firm with 230 lawyers serving clients from 19 offices. Our lawyers provide strategic and practical legal counsel at both the regional and national levels and remain dedicated to solving clients' most complex problems and delivering an exceptional client experience. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services. 

Job Overview

The Payroll & Benefits Clerk's primary role will be to support the Payroll Manager in processing payroll, administering our payroll software, and maintaining complete and accurate payroll records. They will also assist with tasks related to employee benefits, internal and external audits, and other ad hoc projects aimed at streamlining existing workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Support payroll processing and payroll system administration
  • Maintain accurate payroll records
  • Assist with employee benefits-related tasks
  • Contribute to internal and external audit support efforts
  • Streamline existing workflows
  • Serve as a resource for employee payroll-related inquiries
  • Communicate with third-party payroll and benefits providers
  • Collaborate with the Finance team on specialized projects and departmental priorities as needed

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with respect to sensitive information
  • Sound judgment, integrity, and dependability
  • Exceptional time management; ability to adhere to strict deadlines

Qualifications

  • Prior payroll experience (3-5 years)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • College degree in applicable field preferred
  • Prior employee benefits experience preferred
  • Prior Ceridian/Dayforce experience ideal but not required

Job Type

Full-time

Reports To

Payroll Manager

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Department

Finance

Location:

Reading, PA (On-site)

In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lees Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.

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