Payroll-Accounts Receivable-HR Admin

Pemco Corporation; Rocky Gap (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pemco Corporation in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to process wages, overtime, and deductions using ADP, while maintaining accurate records and confidentiality.

You will ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations (FLSA), prepare management reports, and support HR and finance on data integrity and employee inquiries. The role requires 1–2 years of payroll/bookkeeping experience. This is a professional office setting with routine use of payroll software.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll software and Excel.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax compliance, and FLSA.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and disburse payments (direct deposits and checks).
• Record maintenance: keep employee files and payroll reports accurate and confidential.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage laws and company policies.
• Employee support: respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• HR support: assist HR with basic questions and data accuracy.
• Reporting: prepare payroll summaries for management.
• Collaboration: work with HR and finance on data integrity and benefits administration.

Skills

ADP payroll

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in payroll/bookkeeping

Tools

ADP payroll software

Excel

Job description

• Payroll Processing: Collect, review, and verify employee timesheets, calculate wages, overtime, and deductions, and process payroll through ADP systems to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees (including direct deposits and physical checks).
• Record Maintenance: Maintain and update payroll records, employee files, and payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Compliance: Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local wage laws, tax regulations, and company policies, including handling garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions.
• Employee Support: Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies, explaining tax withholdings, and issuing off-cycle payments if necessary.
• HR Support: Assist the HR department by responding to basic HR-related questions, directing employees to appropriate resources, and helping ensure employee inquiries are handled accurately, confidentially, and in a timely manner.
• Reporting: Prepare payroll reports for management, including summaries of payroll expenses, overtime, and other payroll metrics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate employee data, salary adjustments, terminations, and benefits administration.
• Accounts Receivable: Mmonitor outstanding balances, reconcile customer accounts, and follow up on past-due accounts to support accurate cash flow and timely collections.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ADP payroll software, Microsoft Excel, and other accounting or HR systems.
• Attention to Detail: Strong numerical accuracy and organizational skills to manage sensitive payroll data.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Understanding of payroll laws, tax compliance, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Experience: Typically requires 1–2 years of payroll or bookkeeping experience, with familiarity in payroll processing and financial recordkeeping .
• Soft Skills: Discretion, trustworthiness, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication for interacting with employees and management.
• Operates in a professional office setting, often reporting to a HR Manager, and CFO
• Routine use of standard office equipment and payroll software.
• May involve handling confidential employee information and sensitive financial data.