Payroll Clerk – Precise Pay & Career Growth

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SGMC Health is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join the Administrative Services Building. This full-time position, 8A-5P, processes payroll for the health system and verifies information for accuracy and timeliness.

It involves timekeeping, PTO activity, and compliance with payroll policies. You will handle retroactive payments, PTO donations, and garnishments, plus create reports for department leads and the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Degree with vocational or college related accounting courses.
• Payroll and clerical experience preferred.
• Familiarity with garnishments and wage attachments.
• Ability to work independently with respect to details in repetitive tasks.
• Able to work efficiently under stressful situations.
• Substantial knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite software, especially Excel.
• Experience with payroll and time tracking software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and verify payroll information accurately and timely.
• Process retroactive payments submitted by Human Resources.
• Process donation of PTO hours in payroll and time and attendance system.
• Adhere to payroll policy and procedures.
• Create and submit reports as requested by department leads or Payroll Manager.
• Ensure all new hires are in time and attendance accurately.
• Process garnishments received.
• Create and submit payroll check requests to accounts payable.
• Maintain and monitor payroll deduction general ledger accounts.
• Review audit register prior to posting payroll bi-weekly for the health system.
• Maintain organized and accurate files with proper documentation.
• Submit child support and US Treasury payments online.
• Assist Payroll Manager with special projects as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Garnishments knowledge

Independent work

Stress management

Excel

Time tracking software

Education

High School Degree with vocational or college related accounting courses

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Payroll software

Job description

SGMC Health is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join the Administrative Services Building. This full-time position, 8A-5P, processes payroll for the health system and verifies information for accuracy and timeliness.

It involves timekeeping, PTO activity, and compliance with payroll policies. You will handle retroactive payments, PTO donations, and garnishments, plus create reports for department leads and the Payroll Manager.