Payroll Clerk: Precise Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; 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

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate payroll processing in a secure office environment. You will handle time tracking, wage calculations, deductions, and record-keeping for employees and inmates as needed.

Ideal candidates bring clerical experience, knowledge of payroll procedures, and strong organizational skills. The role requires computer proficiency and precise attention to detail in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity.
• Working knowledge of payroll procedures.
• Above average organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates.
• Proficiency with computers and payroll software.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clerical experience

Payroll procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support accurate payroll processing in a secure office environment. You will handle time tracking, wage calculations, deductions, and record-keeping for employees and inmates as needed.

Ideal candidates bring clerical experience, knowledge of payroll procedures, and strong organizational skills. The role requires computer proficiency and precise attention to detail in a dynamic setting.