As a work from home payroll clerk, you collect information from employees and timekeeping systems and then help process direct deposits, mail checks, and manage taxes like employee withholdings. In this home-based role, you may examine each employee's time card, work with standard office software, ensure the accuracy of all information, and maintain records of all transactions. Other duties include performing data entry, contacting resources to resolve problems, responding to external information requests, helping add new employees and contractors to the payroll system, notifying managers of any problems, and otherwise keeping the payroll process functioning as smoothly as possible.