Payroll Clerk

Grieco Automotive Group is looking for a Payroll Clerk to join their team! The position will run the daily functions of the payroll department.

Payroll Clerk Job Responsibilities: (Including but not limited to)

• Pays employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks.
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data into the payroll system, as well as retrieving data when necessary.
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer’s social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.
• Communicates payroll deductions to retirement administrators for 401(k) plans and other pre-taxation savings plans.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, or year-end calculations of bonuses and other salary-based compensation.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and interacting with HR.
• Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures, and reporting needed changes.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

Payroll Clerk Skills and Qualifications:

• Analytical skills
• Data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Deadline-driven
• Problem solving
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Confidentiality
• General math skills
• Familiarity with accounting principles
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working in an office setting
• Team player and willing to take on new responsibilities as needed
• Previous payroll software ADP-Workforce Now experience a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Office, etc.); proficient skills in Excel preferred.
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus
• Work experience within an Automotive industry is a plus

What We Offer:

• Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Aflac
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Accidental & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid time off
• Excellent work environment