Payroll Clerk

Ascend Staffing; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with company contribution

Training provided

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Staffing is seeking a Payroll Clerk in Utah to ensure accurate and timely payroll for employees. The role requires attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and collaboration with payroll leadership and accounting teams.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s in Accounting preferred), basic Excel skills, and familiarity with payroll software. Compensation starts at a competitive hourly rate with benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Reviewing and verifying timekeeping records for accuracy.
• Familiarity with payroll software a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Enter payroll data into company systems and verify amounts before payroll is processed.
• Update employee banking and direct deposit information as needed.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper payroll records.
• Process updates related to pay rates, employee status changes, and other payroll adjustments.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Clerk

Ascend Staffing is looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Clerk to join our team. This role is an important part of ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time while providing excellent support when payroll questions arise.

The ideal candidate is organized, comfortable working with numbers and computer systems, and able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy. You’ll work closely with employees, payroll leadership, and the accounting team to help keep payroll processes running smoothly and efficiently.

Compensation

$16.50 -$17.50 Per Hour DOE

What We Offer

• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Training provided
• Opportunities for advancement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying employee timekeeping records for accuracy
• Researching and resolving discrepancies related to hours worked, deductions, or payroll information
• Entering payroll data into company systems and verifying amounts before payroll is processed
• Updating employee banking and direct deposit information as neededMaintaining accurate electronic and paper payroll records
• Processing updates related to pay rates, employee status changes, and other payroll adjustments
• Responding professionally to employee payroll questions and concerns
• Documenting payroll-related issues and escalating them to the Payroll Manager when appropriate
• Helping maintain payroll policies and procedures that comply with applicable state and federal requirements
• Working cross-functionally with payroll, accounting, and other departments
• Researching and resolving both current and historical payroll issues
• Performing other payroll and administrative responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required (Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred)
• Ability to process basic functions and formulas in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with payroll software a plus
• Strong attention to detail required
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Strong organization skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer systems knowledge and experience
• Good team player
• Patience
• Positive attitude

About Ascend Staffing

Ascend Staffing has been connecting great people with real opportunities for over 50 years. If you're ready to earn more, get real benefits and achieve your goals, you've come to the right place. Our purpose is to partner with employees, clients, and the community to create opportunities for growth and mutual success.