Payroll Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Clerk Job Description

** Job Title: ** Payroll Clerk
** Location: ** (Insert Location)
** Employment Type: ** Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: $18–$23/hour

Job Summary

We are seeking an entry-level Payroll Clerk to join our accounting team and provide support with payroll processing, timekeeping, employee records, and payroll-related administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their accounting and payroll career. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll processing.
• Review employee timesheets and verify hours worked, overtime, and payroll adjustments.
• Enter payroll data accurately into the payroll system.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update information as needed.
• Assist with payroll inquiries and help resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll reporting and basic reconciliations.
• Assist with filing payroll documentation and maintaining confidential records.
• Provide administrative support to the payroll and accounting teams.
• Assist with onboarding paperwork and employee changes.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Accounting coursework, internship, or payroll exposure is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and willingness to learn payroll processes.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.