Payroll Clerk, Sr. jobs in Yakima, WA

Description

The Payroll Clerk will process payroll and maintain employee time records.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Must process multi-company, multi-state (WA & CA, MI) payroll and reporting.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Review for accuracy all payroll reports & deposits for any Federal or State taxes produced by the processing of payroll from the outsourced payroll company.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Confidentially maintain employee master files with all required forms
• Notify and assist accounting department of all payroll related information which affects the general ledger and company financial records.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll software.
• Efficient and accurate with 10-key data entry.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in payroll required.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.