Payroll Clerk-Senior

Under limited supervision, responsible for data input and processing of payroll information and records into payroll system. Assists and supports all aspects of departmental operations and reporting. May lead or mentor lower level team members.

• Assists in answering high volume of telephone inquiries from employees, departments and vendors; routes other calls accordingly.
• Review, monitor and process electronically generated emails from payroll processing system. Contacts departmental personnel for additional clarification as required.
• Ensures accuracy of entries made into payroll processing system from various payroll forms received into department from employees.
• Calculates and data enters payment detail into payroll system to generate paychecks for funds due employees.
• Generates various reports and/or queries to assist in account reconciliations and data validation. Maintain and enter Overtime Authorizations into payroll processing system. Document and prepare check requests through Accounts Payable as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of payroll concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Ability to support departmental operations to meet or exceed service standards and expectations; responds to requests in a timely and respectful manner.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning and organizational skills while balancing multiple priorities.
• Computer skills proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret and explain computerized data/information.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead others.

Education

• High School diploma or GED is required.