What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Clerk position at Contemporary Services Corporation, CSC?
Job Title: Payroll Clerk
Location: Northridge, CA
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Commitment: Full-Time
Compensation: $25/hour
Benefits: 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability, ESOP – Employee stock ownership program, Paid time off.
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Commitment: Full-Time
Compensation: $25/hour
Benefits: 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability, ESOP – Employee stock ownership program, Paid time off.
Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing high-volume payroll for a large organization, ensuring timely and accurate payment to employees. You will utilize Paylocity, our payroll software, to manage employee records, process hours worked and comply with applicable laws and company policies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Payroll Processing: Accurately process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll for a large number of employees using Paylocity software, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and on time.
- Time & Attendance Management: Review and verify employee time records, hours worked, and attendance data.
- Deductions & Benefits: Ensure that all deductions (taxes, benefits, garnishments, etc.) are accurately applied and processed according to company policies and legal requirements.
- Employee Records: Maintain and update employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay or deductions.
- Reporting & Documentation: Generate and distribute payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits summaries, for management and auditing purposes.
- Compliance: Stay up to date with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and ensure compliance with tax laws, wage laws, and labor laws.
- Problem Resolution: Address and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, working closely with employees and management.
- Payroll Audits: Assist with internal and external audits of payroll records and ensure records are accurate and complete.
- System Updates: Regularly review and maintain employee information in the Paylocity system to ensure accuracy and proper payroll processing.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1-2 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a large-volume environment.
- Proficiency in Paylocity or similar payroll software.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of payroll processing.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles is a plus.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
Work Environment:
- Office-based, full-time position with occasional overtime during peak payroll periods.
- High-paced work environment with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Salary : $25
