Payroll and Bookkeeping Clerk

Hurley & Medley CPAs
Elizabethtown, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2024

Responsibilities:

- Process payroll for employees accurately and in a timely manner
- Calculate and track employee hours, overtime, and leave balances
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management
- Maintain accurate records of employee information, including tax withholding and deductions
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve any issues or errors
- Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and updates
- Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation

Qualifications:

- Previous experience as a Payroll Clerk or in a similar role
- Strong understanding of payroll processes and procedures
- Proficient in using payroll software such as QuickBooks
- Knowledge of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliation
- Familiarity with accounts payable processes and general ledger reconciliation
- Ability to calculate debits, credits, and financial reports accurately
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan

Experience level:

  • 2 years
  • 3 years

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

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