Job Information
Robert Half Payroll Clerk in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Description
We are seeking a Payroll Clerk to join a growing organization in the Harrisburg area. The Payroll Clerk will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee paychecks. This role requires attention to detail, communication skills, and experience with payroll systems and software.
Responsibilities:
Process payroll accurately and on schedule for employees, including hourly, salaried, and contract staff (Source: SG25 US Human Resources).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and related payroll regulations.
Calculate and verify pay adjustments, bonuses, overtime, and commissions.
Assist in preparing payroll-related journal entries and reconciling discrepancies between payroll and the general ledger
Collaborate with the accounting team to reconcile payroll accounts monthly.
Maintain payroll records, timesheets, and employee documentation to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.
Update and manage payroll data, including employee addresses, tax withholdings, and direct deposit details.
Use QuickBooks for payroll management, adjustments, and integrating reports with financial systems.
Operate within ADP payroll solutions to streamline processes
Generate payroll reports, including earnings summaries and tax filings, for internal and external use.
Stay updated on employment law changes and ensure payroll practices remain compliant with legal requirements.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
Proven working experience as an AP Specialist dealing with high volumes of invoices.
Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
Proficiency in English and in MS Office, specifically in Excel.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Understanding of basic bookkeeping and payable principles.
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