Payroll Clerk I

Job Description

Payroll Clerk I |

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at , within the payroll department. The Payroll Clerk I is a crucial member of the team, dedicated to upholding the integrity and efficiency of payroll operations through meticulous attention to detail and unwavering adherence to established procedures. This position plays a vital part in guaranteeing the accurate and timely payment of all employees, which is fundamental to fostering strong employee relations and compliance with all governmental and internal regulations. Your commitment to precision in payroll processing, especially concerning union agreements and tax remittances, directly supports the company’s operational excellence and employee satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York State

• Team: Payroll Department
• Mission: To ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing and time-reporting, specifically adhering to union agreements and all relevant regulations.
• Tech Stack: ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Ensure Compliance and Uphold Standards: Rigorously ensure full compliance with all departmental and company policies, internal controls, and relevant government regulations to maintain the highest standards of operational integrity within the payroll function.
• Streamline Payroll Procedures: Actively assist in the implementation and continuous refinement of robust payroll and time-reporting procedures, contributing to enhanced efficiency and accuracy in all processes, which includes designing and developing payroll forms to streamline data collection and workflow.
• Process Payroll Accurately and On-Time: Take responsibility for guaranteeing the timely and accurate payment of all employees, with particular attention to adhering to specific union agreements where applicable, and ensuring the prompt and correct remittance of all required taxes.
• Conduct Thorough Audits and Reconciliations: Meticulously monitor and audit all payroll data input and subsequent payroll runs, diligently identifying, investigating, and rectifying any discrepancies to ensure absolute data integrity and prevent errors.
• Manage Disbursements and Financial Planning: Review all requests for disbursement to verify proper authenticity and complete documentation before processing, while also actively participating in the annual payroll budgeting process by providing valuable input and support.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, coupled with core domain knowledge in payroll or similar administrative functions.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience in payroll or an administrative field is required. Candidates must have ADP Workforce Now experience and be proficient in Excel, including the ability to read and understand complex spreadsheets.
• Skills: Essential skills include an excellent math aptitude, the strong ability to make sound decisions and formulate clear ideas, and excellent communication skills to articulate ideas effectively and interact with employees.