Payroll Clerk

Akima, LLC; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage day-to-day payroll entry operations and related office procedures. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to CBA guidelines, with a quiet, focused work environment and an emphasis on independent work when appropriate.

The successful candidate will record hours, verify time sheets, maintain files, and produce timely payroll reports while coordinating with the team to ensure timely

Qualifications

• US citizen or permanent resident; resided in the U.S. for the last five years.
• Minimum of one year payroll experience.
• 1-year Associate Degree in Accounting in lieu of experience.
• Criminal background and consumer credit check required (no criminal record).
• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must exhibit a high level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population; cross-cultural perspective.
• Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record employee hours in compliance with CBA guidelines.
• Ensure time sheets are fully completed and include signatures.
• Identify and correct time sheet issues before they become payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure deliverable payroll reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain payroll files.
• Process and maintain payroll correction documentation.
• Accurately reconcile processed work by comparing weekly/monthly reports verifying entries.
• Answering the phone and responding to e-mails in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Expected to enforce boundaries during high-priority tasks and professionally limit interruptions, including turning away non-urgent walk-ins during payroll processing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Education

Associate Degree in Accounting

Job description

AIP is looking for a Payroll Clerk to work in Brownsville, TX. The Administrative Clerk IV- is responsible for day-to-day payroll entry operations and office procedures to ensure critical business processes flow continually. This role requires a focused and distraction-free work environment to ensure high levels of productivity and attention to detail. Team members are expected to limit non-essential conversations during work hours to maintain a quiet and efficient work space. Collaboration and communication are encouraged when necessary for task completion, but independent work and self-direction are key components of success for this position.

Responsibilities

• Accurately record employee hours in compliance with CBA guidelines.


• Ensure time sheets are fully completed and include all required signatures.


• Identify and correct time sheet issues before they become payroll discrepancies.


• Ensure deliverable reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner.


• Maintain payroll files.


• Process and maintain payroll correction documentation.


• Accurately reconcile processed work by comparing weekly/monthly reports verifying entries.


• Answering the phone and responding to e-mails in a timely manner


• All other duties as assigned.


• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.


• Expected to enforce boundaries during high-priority tasks and professionally limit interruptions, including turning away non-urgent walk-ins during payroll processing.

Qualifications

• US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years.


• Must have a minimum of one year payroll experience.


• 1-year Associated Degree in Accounting in lieu of experience.


• Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record).


• Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance.


• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.


• At least 18 years of age.


• Possess a valid state driver's license.


• Must exhibit a high level of integrity and trustworthiness.


• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.


• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective.


• Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States.


• Strong verbal communication skills.


• Strong comprehensive reading skills.


• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Job ID

2026-25761

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments inthe United States.

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.