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Payroll Clerk Job Description Sample Template

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This free Payroll Clerk job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Payroll Clerk to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Payroll Clerk Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk to process our payroll and maintain employee records. In this role, you will organize employee records, confirm time cards for all employees, process payroll every two weeks, and run reports once a month to check for accuracy. You will also assist with scanning and processing paperwork for new hires. We prefer candidates who have at least one year of experience in payroll and are proficient in 10-key, but we are willing to train the right person.

Payroll Clerk Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process employee payroll every two weeks
  • Cross-check time cards for accuracy
  • Organize employee records
  • Prepare payroll reports for management once a month
  • Help process new hire paperwork

Payroll Clerk Requirements and Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in finance, business, or accounting preferred
  • 1+ years of payroll experience a plus
  • Proficient with computers and other office equipment, such as fax machines and printers/scanners
  • Proficient in 10-key (preferred)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
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