Payroll Clerk

Description We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing and benefits administration while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees with precision and timeliness.
• Validate and review timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, and production-based pay.
• Audit timecards for potential discrepancies such as attendance issues or missed punches and ensure compliance with policies.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and job transfers.
• Handle garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in reconciling payroll registers to the general ledger and support payroll-related journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze payroll reports, including weekly and month-end reporting requirements.
• Manage benefit bill reconciliations for medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits.
• Coordinate with HR and benefits providers to ensure proper employee enrollments, terminations, and coverage changes.
• Address employee inquiries regarding payroll and deductions in a thorough and timely manner. Requirements
• Proven experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll for medium-sized teams.
• Knowledge of payroll systems and compliance with wage and hour laws.
• Strong ability to handle garnishments, tax levies, and benefits deductions.
• Proficiency in reconciling payroll data to accounting records and generating payroll reports.
• Familiarity with benefit administration, including enrollment and invoice reconciliation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to employee inquiries.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company policies and labor regulations.

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