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Family HealthCare Network
Payroll Technician
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What they do
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
Primary Accountability The Payroll Technician performs general payroll duties and completes normal and recurring tasks related to payroll reporting and processing. Description of Primary Responsibilities Responsible for general payroll activities as part of the biweekly payroll process, special pay runs, and the payroll reporting process. Updates and calculates payroll records by processing various payroll documents and materials (e.g., timesheets, final terminations checks, wage orders, supplemental checks, stipends, leave integrations and payments, FMLA, etc.). Research discrepancies payroll information and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before payroll processing. Respond to general inquiries from staff and the accounting and human resources department by collecting and analyzing information regarding employee pay issues or questions. Processes and monitors retention programs, provider incentives, and other incentive programs. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of payroll data. Prepares payroll files to maintain accurate employee payroll records. Retrieves and imports payroll data from the timekeeping system into the payroll module. Audits timecards, schedules, set-ups, etc., to ensure employees' accruals and wages are correctly calculated. Prepares payroll and accounting records, including: Missing punch, meal break, and rest break violation report. Weekly supervisors report. Overtime report by department and supervisor. Unpaid leave/hours by the department or employee. Interim and biweekly payroll tax extracts. Other reports as requested. Prepare governmental reports (IRS Form W2s, 940, 941, etc.). Assist the Payroll Manager with the quarterly and year-end balancing process, including reviewing and filing all federal, state, and local quarterly tax filings prepared and submitted on FHCN's behalf. Monthly reconciliation of all statutory withholding accounts for state and federal payroll taxes and related accounts, such as garnishments and voluntary contribution accounts. Assist the Payroll Manager with creating, reconciling, and filing all W2s in paper and electronic formats by the January 31st deadline. Prepares reports and data files for audits and legal proceedings.