Payroll Clerk: Accurate Pay & Reports

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Payroll Clerk in Colorado to compile payroll data, enter timekeeping information, and ensure accurate wage calculations. You will manage exemptions, deductions, and wage adjustments across departments.

The role requires clerical payroll experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with standard payroll software. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to prepare basic written reports.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• The Payroll Clerk compiles payroll data such as hours worked, time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records.
• Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
• The Payroll Clerk reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
• Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
• Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
• Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
• Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
• Prepares and issues paychecks
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Payroll procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Written reports

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Payroll Clerk in Colorado to compile payroll data, enter timekeeping information, and ensure accurate wage calculations. You will manage exemptions, deductions, and wage adjustments across departments.

The role requires clerical payroll experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with standard payroll software. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a comprehensive benefits package.