Payroll Clerk Job in Baltimore, MD

Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join an organization in Baltimore, Maryland in a contract-to-permanent role. This position supports payroll related operations that require strong accuracy, sound judgment, and a steady approach to detailed work. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing documentation, processing payments, and responding to inquiries.

• Process payroll and support related activities such as direct deposit setup, check handling, payment batching, and distribution of mailed payments.
• Respond to phone calls, walk-in questions, and mailed requests while assisting members with benefit filings, payroll questions, and general account support.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical records by creating files, imaging completed documents, updating correspondence logs, and closing out processed folders.
• Prepare operational reports and registers, including accounting support documents, check registers, transfer reporting, and other routine tracking materials.
• Handle payroll adjustments and compliance-related entries such as garnishments.
• Verify employment information, process power of attorney and fund-related entries, and update account notes, direct deposit details, and other member records.