Payroll Clerk

RADIX Construction, Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RADIX Construction, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to assist with payroll processing, payment preparation, recordkeeping, and general accounting support.

The role requires accuracy, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include processing diverse pay periods, reviewing time records, maintaining payroll data, and coordinating with HR and accounting to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of payroll and payment processing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee hours, time records, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll information.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in company systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Verify payroll information and resolve or report discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Process approved company payments and prepare checks or payment documents for mailing.
• Print checks, prepare supporting documents, envelopes, and mailing labels as needed.
• Verify payment amounts and recipient information before payments are mailed.
• Maintain records of payments processed and mailed.Organize and maintain confidential payroll and financial documents.
• Assist with payroll-related questions and coordinate with HR, accounting, and management when necessary.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Clerk to assist with payroll processing, payment preparation, recordkeeping, and general accounting support. The ideal candidate should be organized, accurate, and comfortable handling confidential employee and financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee hours, time records, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll information.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in company systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Verify payroll information and resolve or report discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Process approved company payments and prepare checks or payment documents for mailing on behalf of the company.
• Print checks, prepare supporting documents, envelopes, and mailing labels as needed.
• Verify payment amounts and recipient information before payments are mailed.
• Maintain records of payments processed and mailed.Organize and maintain confidential payroll and financial documents.
• Assist with payroll-related questions and coordinate with HR, accounting, and management when necessary.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of payroll and payment processing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.