Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Bristol, Connecticut. This long-term contract position focuses on maintaining payroll records, reviewing employee pay data, and helping ensure compliance with tax and wage-related requirements. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling payroll calculations, responding to routine payroll questions, and preparing reports that support payroll accuracy and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Process recurring payroll activities with a high level of accuracy, ensuring employee earnings, deductions, and adjustments are properly recorded.
• Review and maintain timekeeping information to confirm hours worked, paid time off, and related pay inputs are complete before payroll is finalized.
• Administer payroll garnishments and other required deductions in accordance with applicable orders, regulations, and internal guidelines.
• Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports that support auditing, reconciliation, and management review.
• Verify wage, benefit, and tax data to help ensure employees are paid correctly and with appropriate with holdings.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including the preparation and review of W-2 and W-9 documentation.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve routine issues, and follow up on missing or inconsistent payroll information.
• Maintain organized payroll records and support compliance with company policies and payroll reporting requirements.