Payroll Specialist: Accuracy, Compliance & Benefits

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Short- and Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Tacoma. You will compile payroll data, enter wages and deductions, and ensure accuracy of earnings and taxes for a diverse staff including inmates in our facilities.

Key tasks include processing time tracking, updating master payroll records, and preparing periodic payroll reports. The role demands strong organizational skills, reliability, and compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years in clerical or payroll roles.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow complex instructions and maintain records.
• US citizenship or lawful permanent resident.
• Must be 21+ and reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data (time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments) 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

Payroll procedures

Clerical experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Tacoma. You will compile payroll data, enter wages and deductions, and ensure accuracy of earnings and taxes for a diverse staff including inmates in our facilities.

Key tasks include processing time tracking, updating master payroll records, and preparing periodic payroll reports. The role demands strong organizational skills, reliability, and compliance with applicable laws.