Job Description
Are you a meticulous Payroll Clerk seeking a new opportunity?
We are currently urgently hiring a dedicated Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in Kansas City, MO. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our employees are compensated accurately and on time, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity.
We are currently urgently hiring a dedicated Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in Kansas City, MO. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our employees are compensated accurately and on time, maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately for a diverse workforce using ADP and QuickBooks.
- Calculate and verify hours worked, commissions, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee data and payroll records.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll tax filings and W-2 statements with federal and state authorities.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries regarding pay stubs and deductions.
- Generate and distribute comprehensive payroll reports to management.
- Assist in month-end close processes related to payroll general ledger accounts.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a payroll clerk or accounting support role.
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Ceridian) is highly required.
- Strong attention to detail and exceptional mathematical skills.
- Knowledge of FLSA regulations and Missouri state payroll laws.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.