Position: Payroll Clerk
Type: Remote
Location: Los Angeles
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing accurate and timely employee payments, maintaining payroll records, and calculating wages, deductions, and bonuses. The ideal candidate has strong mathematical aptitudes, high discretion with confidential data, and hands-on experience with automated payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Processing: Gather, verify, and input bi-weekly/monthly timecard data, attendance records, and pay rate changes into the payroll system.
Wages & Deductions: Calculate accurate gross/net pay, overtime, commissions, tax withholdings, wage garnishments, and benefit deductions.
Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding paychecks, tax adjustments, direct deposit, and leave balances.
Record Management: Maintain precise employee payroll files and ensure all documentation complies with company policies and legal regulations.
Reconciliation & Reporting: Prepare payroll summaries, journal entries, and periodic audit reports for management and accounting departments.
Tax & Compliance Support: Assist with year-end tax preparation (e.g., W-2s, 1099s) and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
Experience: [1–3+] years of experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or general accounting roles.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, QuickBooks, Gusto) and strong command of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
Skills & Competencies:
Exceptional attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
Deep understanding of confidentiality guidelines (HIPAA, privacy standards).
Clear verbal and written communication skills for cross-department coordination.
Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and payroll tax regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) through the Payroll (formerly APA).
Experience handling high-volume, multi-state payroll setups.
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote