Payroll Clerk (Temporary)

Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Inc.; Lodi (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Pet Insurance

Pay $22 to $23 per hour

Job summary

Clark Pest Control is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join our team in a hybrid in-office/remote setup. The role emphasizes meticulous payroll processing, attendance audits, and employee support for payroll inquiries.

The successful candidate will handle PTO updates, employee changes, and maintain accurate records, while coordinating with Payroll Specialists to ensure timely payroll completion. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Administrative, data entry and customer service experience.
• Entry level knowledge of payroll laws, payroll practices, software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, customer service and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, work independently and follow established processed and check lists.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (written/verbal) via email, by phone, in-person.
• Must have a good interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively with fellow employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and applicant tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Time & Attendance audits for both branch and corporate employees.
• Process employee PTO requests and updates.
• Manage employee changes and maintain accurate records.
• Handle ACH return notifications during the pre-note stage, including $0 value transactions.
• Order and manage payroll pay cards for new hires, replacements, and audit purposes.
• Respond to basic employee payroll inquiries, including pay stub requests and related questions.
• Generate Prevailing Wage timesheets as needed.
• Assist with pre-payroll preparation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Generate sales sheets and support payroll documentation.
• Process holiday removals and payroll-related adjustments.
• Complete post-payroll review and administrative tasks.
• Audit payroll documentation to ensure all required emails and records are properly maintained; coordinate with Payroll Specialists as needed.
• Review and approve timesheets for payroll processing.
• Perform additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry

Customer service

Payroll laws knowledge

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Applicant tracking software

Job description

Have you ever dreamed of being a hero by protecting the world and all (well, almost all) of its living beings? If so, then WE NEED YOU!

Since 1950, Clark Pest Control has made the lives of people throughout California and northwestern Nevada - pest-free, worry-free and just plain better.

We maintain excellence in everything we do, from our first point of contact with our customers, through their customized pest control and lawn care treatments, and then into a watchful continuing care program.

We'd love to welcome you to our team. We reward our employees with superior benefits and compensation, and provide extensive ongoing training to provide you with the skills to succeed. We believe it's important to invest in your career!

Our careers offer the perfect combination of autonomy, accountability, and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Payroll Clerk who is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and data entry skills, excellent customer service abilities, and a proactive approach to supporting employees with payroll-related matters. This is a full-time position reporting to the Payroll Supervisor at the Company's Corporate Office located in Lodi, CA.

What You'll Do

• Conduct Time & Attendance audits for both branch and corporate employees.
• Process employee Paid Time Off (PTO) requests and updates.
• Manage employee changes and maintain accurate records.
• Handle ACH return notifications during the pre-note stage, including $0 value transactions.
• Order and manage payroll pay cards for new hires, replacements, and audit purposes.
• Respond to basic employee payroll inquiries, including pay stub requests and related questions.
• Generate Prevailing Wage timesheets as needed.
• Assist with pre-payroll preparation to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Generate sales sheets and support payroll documentation.
• Process holiday removals and payroll-related adjustments.
• Complete post-payroll review and administrative tasks.
• Audit payroll documentation to ensure all required emails and records are properly maintained; coordinate with Payroll Specialists as needed.
• Review and approve timesheets for payroll processing.
• Perform additional administrative and payroll-related duties as assigned.

What's In It for You?

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Pet Insurance
• Pay of $22 to $23 per hour

This is a temporary full-time position expected to last approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of extension depending on business circumstances.

This position is in office 4 days per week, WFH 1 day per week

Qualifications

What You'll Need

• Administrative, data entry and customer service experience.
• Entry level knowledge of payroll laws, payroll practices, software systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, customer service and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, work independently and follow established processed and check lists.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (written/verbal) via email, by phone, in-person.
• Must have a good interpersonal skills and the ability to work cohesively with fellow employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and applicant tracking software.

Physical Demands / Working Environment:

Candidates must meet physical job requirements and safely perform the following job duties with or without accommodations:

• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand and undertake repetitive motions. There may be substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; must be able to reach with hands and arms and have adequate hearing. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clark Pest Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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