Payroll Clerk Internship

Jobtailor; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Rogers, AR is seeking a payroll clerk to perform clerical duties in the payroll department, audit and file records, process garnishment orders, and assist with payroll processing. This full-time role requires strong data entry and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

You will handle payroll reports, maintain timely postings, communicate via email/phone, and support the department with audit-ready documentation while adhering to company policies and ethics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures; capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail; able to work with multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with payroll software and Microsoft Office suite; good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical duties for the payroll department including auditing and filing.
• Process new garnishment orders and send payments.
• Assist with Payroll processing duties including checking emails and voicemails.
• Process and post HR system reports, and provide an audit each pay period reports have been posted timely.
• Other duties as assigned by your direct manager.
• Follow company policies and procedures and support company mission, vision, values and ethics.
• Daily attendance required to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion.

Skills

Data Entry

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Payroll Software Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Provide clerical duties for the payroll department including auditing and filing.


• Process new garnishment orders and send payments.


• Assist with Payroll processing duties including checking emails and voicemails.


• Process and post HR system reports, and provide an audit each pay period reports have been posted timely.


• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your direct manager.


• Follow company policies and procedures and support company mission, vision, values and standards of ethics.


• Daily attendance required to ensure all duties are completed in a timely fashion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); related experience and/or training is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow Associates, customers, and vendors both in person and using a telephone.


• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form.


• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.


• Strong data entry skills – accuracy is required


• Ability to train with payroll software


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in Excel, Outlook, and Word


• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Good organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong clerical and organizational skills essential for payroll processing, including data entry accuracy and effective communication with associates and vendors. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and capable of interpreting documents and instructions to support payroll operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Entry Skills


• Payroll Software Training


• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency


• Strong Communication Skills


• Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Clerical Duties


• Payroll Processing


• Data Entry Accuracy


• Mathematical Skills


• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Organizational Skills


• Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• GED


• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Payroll Department


• Garnishment Orders


• Audit Reports


• Company Policies


• Ethics Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Payroll Software


• Microsoft Excel


• Microsoft Outlook


• Microsoft Word