Payroll Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

Primary Job Elements:

• Input and maintain employee records in payroll system.
• Maintain confidential personnel payroll documents.
• Collect and proof timesheets for entry.
• Payroll calculation and distribution of checks.
• Report/remit payroll withholdings and prepare required government reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll.
• Track and reconcile leave-time balances.
• Maintain and reconcile state retirement remittance.
• Process quarterly and year-end documents and reports.
• Process payments for water bills, taxes, license fees, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.
• Answer phones and inquiries from visitors at the counter.
• Schedule utility service orders.

Secondary Job Elements:

• Process department monthly deposits.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements.
• Balance cash drawers and import online payments.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable accounts.
• Assist in the training of other department staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Educational and Job Experience Requirements:

• Two-year associate degree with emphasis in accounting and/or payroll, or an equivalent combination of education and payroll experience.
• Competent computer skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products.
• Knowledge with Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) is preferred.

Abilities Required:

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to apply and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and regulations
• Ability to prepare office records and reports; compile difficult and complex data
• Ability to work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.90 - $26.11 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26