Payroll Clerk

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract position with the potential to become permanent. This role supports payroll- and benefits-related claim administration by reviewing records, resolving discrepancies, and coordinating documentation with internal teams.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate with management, accounting, receivables, employers, and related contacts to investigate and resolve employment or payroll discrepancies. D

- Assist individuals with benefit-related inquiries, support walk-in requests, and guide them through filing and documentation steps.

- Maintain accurate department files, contribution records, direct deposit data, withholding orders, and power of attorney documentation.

- Compile recurring reports and other weekly or monthly payroll-related summaries.

- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including tracking voided payments and assisting with manual payment adjustments or special payroll changes.

Requirements

- 2+ years of experience in payroll, payroll administration, or closely related claims processing work.

- Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices, including payment processing, record maintenance, and issue resolution.

- Experience handling garnishments or other payroll withholding requirements.

- Strong filing and documentation skills with the ability to manage confidential records accurately and efficiently.

- Solid mathematical aptitude and comfort reviewing figures, calculations, and payroll-related data.

- Ability to research discrepancies, analyze information, and follow through on unresolved items with appropriate stakeholders.

- Proficiency in administrative support tasks, including reporting, correspondence, and maintaining organized departmental records

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