Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in San Antonio, TX. This is an immediate hire opportunity for a professional who excels at accuracy and enjoys ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
As a Payroll Clerk, you will manage the full-cycle payroll process, ensuring strict adherence to federal and state regulations. You will collaborate closely with the HR department to resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain employee confidence through confidential and professional service.
Responsibilities
- Process and verify weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees using ADP or similar software.
- Review and approve timecards, timesheets, and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain payroll records, including W-2s, W-4s, and 1099s, ensuring full compliance with FLSA and tax laws.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll tax filings and payments for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, deductions, tax forms, and direct deposit issues.
- Assist with month-end close processes and generate payroll reports for management review.
- Update employee payroll data in HRIS systems as changes occur.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources is preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing or a related accounting role.
- Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and FLSA requirements.
- Demonstrated high level of accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and calculation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.