Accounting Clerk (Payroll Clerk)

Zachry Group; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an Accounting Clerk III to manage weekly payroll processes for 500–1000 employees and execute complete payroll tasks across business units. You will handle withholdings, deductions, vacations, overtime, and retroactive pay with precision.

The role requires strong Excel skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Join a team focused on accuracy, compliance, and reliable payroll delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full cycle administrative payroll experience.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Key PC Payroll with accuracy.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly.
• Good work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on most projects or tasks.
• Proven exceptional customer service skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the weekly processes for approximately 500-1000 employees.
• Perform complete payroll process for business units, entity or unassigned field payrolls and perform mathematical calculations for withholdings and deductions, vacation, sick leave, retroactive pay, overtime, salary changes, etc.
• Perform payroll edits to release field timecards to payroll system.
• Process W4s, ESR personnel updates, corrections and special payments.
• Administer and maintain direct deposits.
• Audits preparation of W4 forms and employee termination data to assure compliance with Company, state and federal requirements.
• Files all permanent payroll records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full cycle payroll

Excel

Time management

Customer service

Adaptability

Meeting deadlines

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Key PC Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the weekly processes for approximately 500-1000 employees


• Perform complete payroll process for business units, entity or unassigned field payrolls and perform mathematical calculations for withholdings and deductions, vacation, sick leave, retroactive pay, overtime, salary changes, etc.


• Perform payroll edits to release field timecards to payroll system


• Process W4s, ESR personnel updates, corrections and special payments


• Administer and maintain direct deposits


• Audits preparation of W4 forms and employee termination data to assure compliance with Company, state and federal requirements


• Files all permanent payroll records


• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of full cycle administrative payroll experience


• High School Diploma / GED


• Key PC Payroll with accuracy


• Microsoft Office proficiency, specifically Excel


• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner


• Ability to adapt to changes quickly


• Good work ethic and excellent organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines


• Ability to work with minimal supervision on most projects or tasks


• Proven exceptional customer service skills and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or bachelor’s Degree


• Knowledge of COBRA, FLSA and multi–State Income Tax


• Previous full cycle manual payroll experience a plus


• Weekly and Bi-Weekly MASS payroll processing a plus


• Industry experience a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Will work in a general office environment. Capable of operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from 20 inches or less.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Accounting Clerk III position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group provides a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.