Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk The Master's University - 4.5 Newhall, CA Job Details Full-time $23 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Vendor relationship building Employee onboarding Teamwork Report writing Payroll tax Bachelor's degree in finance Regulatory compliance Internal compliance auditing Employment & labor law Mid-level State tax Bachelor's degree in business administration Customer inquiry handling Finance Personnel records management Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Financial record maintenance Accounting Accounting and finance experience HRIS Business Administration Bachelor's degree in accounting Financial audit support Onboarding process management Business Leadership Accounting Communication skills Payroll processing Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented and energetic Payroll Clerk where you will be responsible for helping to process payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to employees while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment where precision, efficiency, and integrity are valued. Duties Assist with payroll process for a diverse employee population, including full-time staff, adjunct faculty, and student workers. Review and verify timesheets, additional pay/deduction requests, and changes in compensation. Maintain and update employee payroll records in the university's HRIS systems. Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, and university policies. Assist with payroll-related tax reporting and filings for multiple states. Respond to employee and department inquiries regarding pay, and deductions. Support onboarding processes by ensuring accurate payroll setup for new hires. Prepare payroll reports for internal departments, audits, and leadership review. Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation. Maintain confidentiality of employee records and sensitive payroll data. Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. Qualifications Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a demonstrated commitment to the doctrinal position of TMUS and a continuous exhibition of a desire to minister and serve others in varied capacities. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, faculty, vendors, students, &/or community members of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, & ethnic backgrounds. Service oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive information, exercise confidentiality, good judgment and discernment. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. 1-3 years of payroll, or accounting experience; experience in higher education preferred. Familiarity with payroll systems and HRIS platforms. Basic knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Pay:

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person