PAYROLL CLERK

The GEO Group, Inc.

Tacoma (WA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discounts

Dental Insurance

Jury Duty

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Reduced Tuition

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Farmers Auto Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Legal Shield services

Short- and Long-term Disability

Bereavement Leave

Norton LifeLock benefits

Critical Illness and AccidentInsurance

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is hiring for a payroll clerk to support our payroll operations in Tacoma, WA. You will manage time tracking, deductions, and wage updates, ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing for staff and inmates as required.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with HR and finance teams to deliver reliable payroll data and reports. Join GEO to contribute to efficient benefits administration and payroll accuracy.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED is required.
Two years of progressive payroll clerical experience.
Proficiency with payroll processes and data handling.
Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments) and employee identification information.
Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions.
Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance coverage) for each employee to update records.
Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
Prorate expenses for cost accounting records.
Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
Prepare and issue paychecks.

Skills

Payroll procedures

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Benefits Information

80 Hours - One (1) year but less than five (5) years

120 Hours - Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years

160 Hours - Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years

200 Hours - Fifteen (15) years and above

SICK TIME:

Earn one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours worked.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

401 (k) + 401(k) Matching

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Discounts

Dental Insurance

Jury Duty

Flexible Spending Account

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Reduced Tuition Rates

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Training

Farmers Auto Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Legal Shield services

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Norton LifeLock benefits

Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

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

We are seeking someone who can do a lot of different things:

Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld) and employee identification information.

Prepare input forms, enter data related to wages and deductions.

Review wages and correct errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.

Record changes affecting net wages (exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments) for each employee to update master payroll records.

Record data concerning transfer of employees between departments.

Prorate expenses to be debited/credited for cost accounting records.

Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.

Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.

Prepare and issue paychecks.

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.