Remote Payroll Clerk

Cox Automotive Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join their Human Resources team in Los Angeles. The role involves handling payroll tasks, maintaining records, and preparing physical checks with specific check types. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in payroll software are essential for this full-time position, offering competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of payroll or related administrative experience.
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with types of payroll check paper.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a scheduled basis (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).
• Input hours worked, calculate pay, and ensure proper tax withholdings.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ADP

QuickBooks

Paychex

Job description

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Base pay range

$10.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team and support accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate must have experience handling payroll tasks, maintaining accurate records, and printing physical checks. You must have access to a computer and printer and be familiar with different types of check paper used in payroll.

Key Responsibilities:

Process payroll on a scheduled basis (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly).

Input hours worked, calculate pay, and ensure proper tax withholdings and deductions.

Maintain up-to-date and accurate payroll records for all employees.

Prepare and print physical checks using proper check stock; ensure alignment, security features, and quality.

Handle direct deposit information and verify accurate transmission.

Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and withholdings.

Coordinate with HR regarding new hires, terminations, and pay adjustments.

Maintain payroll compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Assist with generating W-2s, 1099s, and other year-end payroll documents.

Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Requirements:

At least 1 year of payroll or related administrative experience.

Must have access to a computer and a printer.

Must be familiar with different types of payroll check paper (e.g., top check, middle check, blank check stock with security features).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll software (e.g., ADP, QuickBooks, Paychex).

Strong understanding of payroll procedures and basic accounting.

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Payment- Base on Experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Software Development

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