Payroll Clerk

Location: Lancaster

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization based in Lancaster, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable handling end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance with deductions and garnishments, and working carefully with payroll records and related documentation. The role also involves supporting invoice review and select purchasing-related tasks while using Microsoft Excel to organize and verify data.

Responsibilities:

- Process recurring payroll accurately and on schedule for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.

- Manage full-cycle payroll activities, including data review, earnings and deduction updates, and final payroll verification.

- Administer garnishments and other required with holdings in accordance with applicable guidelines and employee records.

- Review payroll information for completeness and resolve discrepancies before submission.

- Use Microsoft Excel to track payroll details, reconcile figures, and prepare supporting reports.

- Confirm approved invoices are properly documented and aligned with internal records.

- Assist with purchasing-related administrative activities, including record maintenance and transaction support.

- Maintain organized payroll files and ensure sensitive employee information is handled confidentially. Requirements - Experience processing payroll in a detail-focused business environment.

- Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures for employee populations ranging from 101 to 500 employees.

- Familiarity with payroll garnishments, deductions, and standard compliance practices.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reviewing, organizing, and validating financial or payroll data.

- Ability to work with accuracy, meet deadlines, and manage confidential information responsibly.

- Experience reviewing approved invoices and supporting related administrative processes.

- Strong organizational and communication skills with a dependable, detail-focused work style.

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