Payroll Administrator

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Mount Gallows (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a payroll clerk to support payroll processing and data entry in a fast-paced office environment. You will handle wage calculations, deductions, and payroll records with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to follow complex instructions, and proficiency with standard office software. Join GEO and contribute to compliant, timely payroll operations for our team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity.
• Working knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Above average organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions per rules.
• Ability to prepare basic written reports.
• Ability to work with computers and software used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, garnishments) and employee identification information.
• Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions.
• Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance, loans) for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorate expenses for cost accounting records.
• Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepare and issue paychecks.

Skills

Payroll data handling

Data entry

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a payroll clerk to support payroll processing and data entry in a fast-paced office environment. You will handle wage calculations, deductions, and payroll records with accuracy and discretion.

The role requires strong organizational skills, ability to follow complex instructions, and proficiency with standard office software. Join GEO and contribute to compliant, timely payroll operations for our team.