Payroll Clerk

Ledgent-Finance-; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent-Finance- in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to process accurate and timely payroll for employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, and managers to maintain records and respond to payroll inquiries.

The role requires meticulous data entry, confidentiality, and experience with payroll software. This is a hands-on position supporting audits and benefits deductions in a growing insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll-related information.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.
• Assist with onboarding new employees by entering payroll and direct deposit information into payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with accounting and financial records.
• Assist with benefits administration deductions and payroll-related reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation as requested.

Skills

Payroll principles

Wage and hour laws

Payroll software

Data entry accuracy

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Paylocity

Job description

Salary: USD25 - USD26 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Clerk to join our growing insurance organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and department managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
• Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll-related information.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.
• Assist with onboarding new employees by entering payroll and direct deposit information into payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with accounting and financial records.
• Assist with benefits administration deductions and payroll-related reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation as requested.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems.