Payroll Clerk

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process in-house payroll accurately and on time, maintain payroll records, and support payroll tax compliance. The role handles payroll transactions, employee inquiries, and payroll reporting.

The candidate will process weekly payroll, review timecards, deductions, and payroll data for accuracy, assist with tax reporting and year-end activities, and prepare payroll reports for audits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of payroll processing experience.
• In-house payroll processing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and pay changes.
• Review timecards, deductions, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and ensure proper tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Clerk

Position Summary

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing in-house payroll accurately and on time while maintaining payroll records and supporting payroll tax compliance. This role assists with payroll transactions, employee inquiries, and payroll reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and pay changes.
• Review timecards, deductions, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting and ensure proper tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee payroll-related questions.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with in-house payroll processing is ideal.
• Basic knowledge of payroll taxes and payroll compliance.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.