Payroll Clerk

Right Traffic; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Traffic is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. The role supports collecting, verifying, and entering data while maintaining compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities include processing changes, generating payroll reports, and addressing employee inquiries. A high school diploma is required, with 1–3 years in payroll or clerical accounting preferred, and familiarity with ADP/Paychex/QuickBooks is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing or clerical accounting role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of payroll systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) is a plus.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High school diploma required; associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify employee timekeeping records, attendance, and related payroll information.
• Enter payroll data into the payroll system accurately and timely.
• Process payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions.
• Assist in preparing payroll reports and summaries for management and accounting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in an organized and confidential manner.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to reconcile payroll data and resolve issues.
• Support audits and payroll-related compliance activities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Payroll knowledge

Organizational skills

Accuracy

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or coursework in accounting/finance/HR

Tools

ADP

Paychex

QuickBooks

Job description

At Right Traffic, we revolutionize traffic control through innovative technology and unparalleled engineering. Our industry-leading solutions make work zones safer and more efficient while reducing labor costs and increasing profitability for our clients. We are committed to constantly pushing the boundaries of traffic control innovation—and we’re looking for team members who are passionate about scaling that impact.

Position Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team and support the accurate and timely processing of payroll. The Payroll Clerk will assist in collecting, verifying, and entering payroll data, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This role plays a key part in maintaining employee satisfaction by ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and verify employee timekeeping records, attendance, and related payroll information
• Enter payroll data into the payroll system accurately andtimely
• Process payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and deductions
• Assistin preparing payroll reports and summaries for management and accounting
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in an organized and confidential manner
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to reconcile payroll data and resolve issues
• Support audits and payroll-related compliance activities as needed

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in payroll processing or clerical accounting role preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of payroll systems and procedures
• Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) is a plus
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong communicationskills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• High school diplomarequired; associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, or HR preferred

Right Traffic is an Equal Employment Opportunities Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their nationality, ethnicity, gender, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veterans, or military status.