Payroll Clerk

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Payroll Clerk to compile payroll data, enter and audit wage information, and maintain accurate records for employees. The role involves processing deductions, exemptions, and garnishments, ensuring accurate pay, and generating regular payroll reports.

Excellent organizational skills and proficiency with payroll software are essential. The position offers a full-time schedule in a stable environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity.
• Above average organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare basic written reports.
• Ability to work with computers and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data such as hours worked, time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• The Payroll Clerk reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• The Payroll Clerk records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares and issues paychecks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• 401(k) Matching


• Health Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Discount


• Reduced Tuition Rates


• Disability Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• 401(k)


• Pet Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Paid Training


• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.


• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data to complete payroll cycles and maintain payroll records.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data such as hours worked, time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records.


• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.


• The Payroll Clerk reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.


• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.


• The Payroll Clerk records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.


• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.


• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.


• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.


• Prepares and issues paychecks.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate.


• Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity. Working knowledge of payroll procedures. General clerical aptitude.


• Above average organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.


• Ability to prepare basic written reports.


• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Secured Services