Payroll Clerk

Paycom; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Houma, LA is seeking a Payroll Clerk to accurately process biweekly payroll for all employees and maintain payroll records. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports the administrative department and uses Paycom payroll software along with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Excel. Work hours are 7:30AM-5:00PM Mon-Thu, 8:00AM-12:00PM Fri in Houma, LA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Experience with Paycom payroll software preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process and review employee timecards for office and field personnel.
• Process biweekly payroll for all company employees.
• Maintain leave balances (vacation, sick leave, benefits).
• Handle garnishments and related records.
• Submit retirement plan remittances and monitor loan accounts.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries.
• Apply client payments and credits to invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist AR aging reports.
• Maintain insurance-related deduction spreadsheets.
• Prepare and distribute weekly billing communications.
• Answer calls and route to appropriate staff.
• Support administrative department to meet business objectives.

Skills

Payroll software

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Houma, LA 70360, Purpose: The Payroll Clerk is responsible for accurately processing payroll and maintaining payroll-related records for all company employees.

Work Schedule: 7:30AM-5:00PM Monday through Thursday; 8:00AM-12:00PM Friday

Responsibilities:

• Process and review employee timecards for both office and field personnel.
• Process biweekly payroll for all company employees.
• Maintain employee leave balances, including vacation, sick leave, and other applicable benefits.
• Process employee garnishments and maintain related records.
• Submit biweekly retirement plan remittances and maintain and monitor employee loan accounts and retirement plan records.
• Assist employees with payroll inquiries.
• Apply client payments and credits to outstanding invoices.
• Reconcile company bank accounts.
• Prepare statements for delinquent accounts and assist with accounts receivable aging reports.
• Assist in maintaining and balancing insurance-related deduction spreadsheets.
• Prepare and distribute weekly billing-related communications.
• Assist with answering incoming calls and transferring calls to the appropriate employee.
• Provide support to administrative department as needed to meet business objectives.

Qualifications: Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience
• Experience with Paycom payroll software and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Work Conditions:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to maintain concentration while managing multiple priorities and interruptions.