Payroll Clerk

Zachry Group; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Freeport, TX is seeking a payroll clerk to manage daily payroll tasks, verify hours, and maintain accurate records.

You will work Monday-Thursday 6:30AM-5:00PM with overtime and weekends as needed, using MS Excel and payroll software to ensure timely, accurate pay.

Strict confidentiality and attention to detail are essential as you handle sensitive data and collaborate with project teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years related payroll processing experience.
• Strict adherence to ethical standards when handling sensitive financial and personal employee data.
• Solid working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using general office equipment and computer programs.
• Deadline driven.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of payroll processes required.
• Distribute, collect, and review timesheets. Verify hours worked, overtime, and leave time.
• Update and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compile payroll summaries and other reports as requested.
• Strong familiarity with spreadsheet applications and payroll/accounting software.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with job site, co-workers, and project management.
• Accounts payable knowledge: matching invoices, receivers, and purchase orders.
• Reply to assigned queries correctly and timely.
• Complete special projects as required by manager.
• General office duties.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Payroll software

Job description

Job Description

This payroll clerk position is in Freeport, TX. No Per Diem is offered. Work schedule is Monday thru Thursday from 6:30AM to 5:00PM. Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of payroll processes required.
• Distribute, collect, and review timesheets. Verify hours worked, overtime, and leave time.
• Update and maintain accurate employee records.
• Compile payroll summaries and other reports as requested.
• Strong familiarity with spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel) and payroll/accounting software.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with job site, co-workers, and project management.
• Accounts payable knowledge. For example, matching of invoices, receivers, and purchase orders.
• Reply to assigned queries correctly, efficiently and communicates in a timely manner.
• Complete special projects as required by manager.
• General office skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years related payroll processing experience.
• Strict adherence to ethical standards when handling sensitive financial and personal employee data.
• Solid working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using general office equipment and computer programs
• Deadline driven

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of three years related payroll processing experience.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Adaptable and works well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in the chemical refining industry

ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.