Payroll Clerk - Belmar Borough.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Belmar (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health

Job summary

Belmar Borough is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processing, attendance records, and compliance with regulations. The role involves bi-weekly payroll processing, overtime calculations, and handling deductions for benefits.

Strong confidentiality and accuracy are essential. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' clerical/payroll experience and be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google; Primepoint and Edmunds experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of clerical, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Primepoint and Edmunds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and supplemental payrolls.
• Review time and attendance records and maintain daily records of employee times.
• Compute overtime payments, withholdings, deductions (union dues, taxes, pension, insurance).
• Process pension-related forms and health insurance applications/changes.
• Pay invoices related to benefits and respond to unemployment requests.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Confidentiality

Tools

Primepoint

Edmunds

Job description

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The Borough is seeking a full-time Payroll Clerk. The ideal candidate will process payroll, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Responsibilities: Review time and attendance records; maintain daily records of employee arrival and departure times. Process bi-weekly payroll and supplemental payrolls. Compute overtime payments and withholding taxes. Calculate and process deductions, including union dues, taxes, pension contributions, and insurance premiums. Process pension-related forms, including membership applications, beneficiary changes, retirement and loan applications. Process health insurance applications and changes. Pay invoices related to benefits. Respond to unemployment requests and employment verifications. Prepare reports and maintain confidential payroll records and files. Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of clerical, payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with Primepoint and Edmunds is preferred. Salary: $58,000–$62,500, commensurate with experience. Benefits: Full benefit package including health benefits, pension, and paid time off. The Borough of Belmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications to Municipal Clerk April Claudio [e-mail] . Position is open until filled.