Payroll Clerk

Position Title: Payroll Clerk

Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77034.

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of multi‑state payroll. The role is responsible for regulatory and tax compliance and must be able to analyze and research pay issues as they arise.

• Compile, calculate, and enter time along with other data for payrolls
• Review weekly payroll for exceptions to pay rules and audit practices
• Upload payroll and direct deposit files timely to bank
• Create weekly, monthly general ledger entries for month end close
• Compile and calculate pay including deductions, taxes, and overtime pay
• Compile and calculate tax for withholding and unemployment in Excel using system reports involving calculations such as employee benefits on a weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis based on filing deadlines
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Maintain staffing invoices in conjunction with Accounts Payable
• Create Accounting reports for month end close
• Compile reports to divisions as required (i.e., weekly, monthly)
• Assist with any month‑end close items as required
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Demonstrated attention to detail to accurately process payroll
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals from co‑workers, managers, and employees of other divisions
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast‑paced environment to meet all deadlines
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes, and government payroll regulations

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in payroll processing
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Associate’s degree in Business, Accounting, or equivalent field preferred

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources

Industries: Utilities