Entry-Level Payroll Specialist

Artha; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Total Rewards package

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking an entry-level payroll support professional in the United States. The role involves processing wage and salary payments, auditing time entries, scheduling garnishments, and handling inquiries about payroll and benefits.

You will use automated time and attendance software, update employee payroll data, and prepare summary reports for management. The position requires accuracy, communication, and a willingness to learn under supervision.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to update knowledge regarding various pay scales according to the position of the employee.
• Ability to work with high precision and accuracy.
• Good writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects, verifies, and stores organizational payroll data.
• Inputs changes to employees or statuses, exemptions or withholdings, or bank information.
• Reconciles payroll-related general ledger and prepares reports.
• May interface with third-party payroll vendors.
• Keeps up with changes in payrolls.
• Prepares correspondence to taxing authorities for explanation and clarification.
• Maintains all files pertaining to taxation and W-2 information.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Pay scale knowledge

Precision

Writing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Crawford & Company is seeking an entry-level payroll support professional in the United States. The role involves processing wage and salary payments, auditing time entries, scheduling garnishments, and handling inquiries about payroll and benefits.

You will use automated time and attendance software, update employee payroll data, and prepare summary reports for management. The position requires accuracy, communication, and a willingness to learn under supervision.