Payroll Clerk

MV Transportation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MV Transportation is hiring a Payroll Clerk to accurately process payroll for project employees on a bi-weekly basis. The role supports the Accounting Manager and Division Manager, ensures timely payroll processing, and maintains employee records.

The ideal candidate has data entry and payroll experience, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities to handle inquiries and discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with data entry and payroll processing is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Able to read, write, and speak English and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data daily in appropriate software and verify hours for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll templates and distribute paychecks bi-weekly.
• Prepare monthly reports and reconcile payroll with general ledger.
• Handle employee questions on hours, pay, taxes, and payroll discrepancies.
• Update employee files and communicate payroll updates via memoranda.

Skills

Data entry

Payroll processing

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Windows OS

English proficiency

Communication skills

Customer service

Independent work

Professional appearance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

MV Transportation is seeking a motivated individual to join our teamas aPayroll Clerk. The successful candidate possesses the ability to accurately prepare and process payroll for all project employees on a bi-weekly basis, provide administrative assistance with employee file information, and prepare monthly reports for our client. This position will require working closely with the Accounting Manager and Division Manager to ensure all project staff hours are processed effectively and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Enter all payroll information on a daily basis in appropriate software, making note of potential pay discrepancies and ensuring accuracy of employee time data.
• Maintain accurate payroll template to ensure all hours are paid and accounted for.
• Distribute paychecks on a bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports for Operations Manager and General Manager comparing revenue hours and payroll hours to county specified hours.
• Address employee concerns regarding hours worked, pay rates, taxes, garnishments, and paycheck discrepancies.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll accounting in general ledger and monthly financial statements.
• Update and maintain payroll related employee file information.
• Accurately and efficiently process wage and salary increases.
• Provide timely updates to employees through memoranda and other means.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Talent Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Data entry, payroll processing, clerical experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• General knowledge of windows-based computer operating systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow directions.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

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Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.