Payroll Clerk

The Bank Of Commerce; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bank Of Commerce in Idaho Falls, ID is seeking a Payroll Clerk to process bi-weekly payroll and support HR operations. The role requires accuracy, discretion, and familiarity with payroll software to maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries.

You will work under the HR Director to ensure compliance with wage laws and complete month-end tasks, audits, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience.
• Working knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax laws.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee timecards and payroll documents.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data accuracy.
• Handle new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposit updates, and garnishments.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and audits.
• Assist with onboarding processes.
• Respond to employee pay, deductions, taxes, benefits inquiries.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with month-end/year-end closes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential data

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Paycom or similar payroll software

Job description

Job Title

Payroll Clerk

Job Location

Admin Annex - Idaho Falls, ID 83404

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

Human Resource Director

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Clerk to process bi-weekly payroll and assist HR in maintaining payroll software. The ideal candidate will also provide support to the HR Director and other HR employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and within established deadlines
• Review employee timecards, and payroll-related documentation
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data accuracy with payroll and HR systems
• Process new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposit updates, and payroll garnishments
• Prepare payroll reports for management, and auditing purposes
• Assist with new hire onboarding processes and procedures
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, benefits, and leave requests and balances
• Verifies insurance billing statements and ancillary insurance statements for accuracy, make statements are paid timely.
• Reconciles payroll accounts to general ledger and assists with month-end year-end processes
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Working knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax laws
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll processing procedures
• Experience with payroll software such as Paycom or similar systems
• Strong data entry and reconciliation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesExcellent customer service skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues independently

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Ability to occasionally lift and move files or materials up to 15 pounds

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment