Payroll Clerk

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Payroll Clerk to handle payroll calculations, deductions, and employee inquiries under the Payroll Supervisor. The role involves data entry, record-keeping, and assisting with year-end tasks.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, with an Associate degree in accounting preferred and 1–2 years payroll experience preferred. This on-site role requires attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in accounting preferred.
• 1–2 years payroll experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify timesheet/time-clock printouts.
• Keep records of all employees' leave status.
• Perform data entry related to payroll.
• Review wages and correct payroll errors.
• Record changes affecting net wages and document corrections.
• Prepare payroll vouchers for submission to accounts.
• Assist in payroll audits (e.g., DOL, Fiscal).
• Ensure correct shift code in Workflow.
• Assist employees with password resets in Workflow.
• Update email addresses in Workflow.
• Assist in reconciling year-end W-2s and other payroll reports.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Payroll procedures

FLSA/Wage and Hour

Customer service

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Learn under supervision

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree in accounting (preferred)

1-2 years payroll experience (preferred)

Job description

SUMMARY

The Payroll Clerk will be under the direct supervision of the Payroll Supervisor. Payroll Clerk will calculate payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions. Payroll Clerk will answer employees' questions and concerns regarding payroll.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Verify timesheet/time-clock printout.
• Keep records of all employees leave status.
• Perform all data entry related to payroll.
• Review wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Record changes affecting net wages, such as exemptions, loans, other approved deductions, etc. Documents any payroll corrections made.
• Prepare payroll voucher for submission to appropriate account.
• Participate in all payroll audit requests (i.e. DOL, Fiscal, etc.)
• Ensure that employee's shift code in Workflow is correct.
• Assist employees with resetting their passwords in Workflow.
• Update email addresses in Workflow.
• Assists in reconciling year-end W-2s, leave balances and other payroll reports.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED;
• Associate Degree in Accounting, preferred
• 1-2 years payroll experience, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of general payroll procedures and Fair Labor Standards Act/ Wage and Hour Law
• Must be task oriented, capable of working under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be outgoing, customer service oriented, and willing to work with all employees
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Files pay rates and W-2s
• Possess the ability to accept directions and learn under supervision
• The ability to pay close attention to detail.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.