PartTime Payroll Clerk

Primestaff HR; Villa Park (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Primestaff HR is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Clerk to assist with payroll processing and maintain accurate payroll records. The role focuses on verifying timesheets, calculating wages, and handling routine payroll tasks with confidentiality.

The position requires attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and proficiency with payroll software and Excel. Flexible scheduling may be available, with potential to grow into additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred but not required.
• Previous payroll, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll software (Tempworks) and Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify employee timecards and attendance records.
• Process payroll data accurately and on schedule.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting departments.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Assist with audits and record-keeping requirements.
• Support other administrative and accounting duties as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Record keeping

Basic accounting knowledge

Spreadsheet proficiency

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tempworks

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Description

A Part-Time Payroll Clerk is responsible for assisting with payroll processing and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The role involves maintaining payroll records, verifying timesheets, calculating wages, and supporting payroll-related administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and verify employee timecards and attendance records.
• Process payroll data accurately and on schedule.
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and accounting departments.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Assist with audits and record‑keeping requirements.
• Support other administrative and accounting duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related background preferred but not required.
• Previous payroll, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll software (Tempworks) and Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Work Schedule

Eventually 40+ hours per week. Flexible scheduling may be available depending on employer needs.

Skills Required

• Payroll processing
• Data entry
• Record keeping
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Spreadsheet proficiency
• Problem‑solving
• Attention to detail

Company Description

We specialize in hiring in all areas of warehouse, manufacturing, production, light industrial, clerical, accounting, customer service and any skill trade positions including management. Ensuring that clients get the best match possible for each open position.