Payroll Clerk

Job Description

We are offering a long term contract employment opportunity in the financial services industry in New York, New York, , United States. The role in question is that of a Payroll Clerk. As a Payroll Clerk, you will be tasked with a variety of duties relating to payroll processing, timekeeping record maintenance, and the generation of labor reports.

• Accurately and timely process payroll and generate related reports
• Maintain and update payroll records, including pay rate and account number changes
• Adhere to established timekeeping and accounting principles
• Generate labor reports and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Reconcile all payroll related general ledger accounts
• Conduct reviews to ensure accurate computation of pay and interpret company policies and government regulations affecting payroll and timekeeping processes
• Utilize word‑processing and accounting/payroll software applications
• Apply knowledge of accounting principles and functions
• Use payroll software for various accounting functions
• Interpret and apply government regulations and company policies affecting payroll processes
• Proficiency in payroll software and general ledger systems
• Familiarity with accounting principles and functions
• Ability to process payroll in accordance with company policy
• Proven experience in time keeping and data compilation
• Knowledge of government regulations related to payroll
• Ability to perform ad hoc financial computations and interpret results
• Proficiency in word processing software
• Experience in reviewing and preparing quarterly and annual reports
• Strong communication skills to interpret and explain payroll policies and procedures
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in work
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.