Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to join our finance team in Houston, TX. If you have a passion for numbers and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our finance department, you will manage the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining the highest level of accuracy.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly wage ($18.00 - $25.00)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional growth opportunities
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees using ADP or equivalent software.
- Verify timecards, leave requests, and overtime hours for accuracy.
- Calculate and deduct taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings correctly.
- Prepare and distribute monthly payroll reports to management.
- Answer payroll-related questions from employees in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee data.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- 1-3 years of hands-on payroll experience in a corporate environment.
- Proficiency in payroll software (ADP, Paychex, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and Texas state payroll tax laws and compliance.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high numerical aptitude.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.