Bilingual Payroll Clerk – Spanish/English, In-Office

Ledgent, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. in West Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for a fully in-office role to support payroll and timekeeping operations. The ideal candidate will ensure hours are accurately recorded, allocated to projects, and processed on time.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish skills, 1–3 years of payroll experience, and proficiency with Excel and payroll software. A strong eye for discrepancies and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of payroll experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or project-based industries.
• Fluent bilingual communication in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of prevailing wage requirements, weighted average calculations, and certified payroll.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and payroll software systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor timekeeping records to ensure accurate, on-schedule hours.
• Follow up with employees and supervisors on missing or questionable time entries.
• Review hours for accuracy and proper project allocation.
• Ensure labor hours are charged to correct jobs, departments, and cost centers.
• Investigate unusual payroll entries and resolve discrepancies before processing payroll.
• Prepare payroll data accurately within established deadlines.
• Reconcile timesheets and payroll records prior to processing.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Ledgent, Inc. in West Houston is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for a fully in-office role to support payroll and timekeeping operations. The ideal candidate will ensure hours are accurately recorded, allocated to projects, and processed on time.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish skills, 1–3 years of payroll experience, and proficiency with Excel and payroll software. A strong eye for discrepancies and ability to work independently are essential.