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A Payroll Clerk is responsible for elementary tasks relating to payroll, and issuing pay and pay-related information to employees
$46,372 / year median in California
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Description A growing healthcare organization in Oceanside is looking for a Payroll Clerk to support its payroll and accounting functions. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience with timekeeping, payroll administration, or accounting and wants to grow within the payroll field. You'll work with employee time records, payroll changes, deductions, and payroll documentation while partnering with HR and Accounting to resolve discrepancies. What you'll be doing
+ Assist with weekly and biweekly payroll processing
+ Review employee timecards for accuracy
+ Enter payroll adjustments and employee changes
+ Verify overtime, PTO, and other payroll-related information
+ Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
+ Research timekeeping discrepancies
+ Communicate with employees regarding payroll questions
+ Coordinate with HR regarding new hires and employee changes
+ Assist with payroll reconciliations
+ Review payroll reports before processing
+ Assist with payroll tax and deduction documentation
+ Maintain confidentiality of employee information
+ Support year-end payroll activities
+ Assist the Payroll Manager and Accounting team with special projects Requirements + 1-2 years of payroll, accounting, HR, or timekeeping experience
+ Strong Excel and computer skills
+ Experience with ADP, UKG, Workday, Paychex, or similar systems is a plus
+ Excellent attention to detail
+ Strong numerical accuracy
+ Ability to maintain confidentiality
+ Good communication and follow-through
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