Payroll Clerk

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Under general direction from the payroll manager, the payroll assistant will assist with payroll administration. The payroll assistant will assist in the responsibility for monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization’s payroll processing objectives, including relationships with external auditors and state and federal agencies. The majority of the employee’s time is spent coordinating and completing the functions of the field payroll. This position requires an extremely detail orientated person with knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Collect employee time cards weekly and insure time cards are accurate/complete.
- Process and complete the field payroll weekly.
- Scan and file payroll documents and reports.
- Create payroll direct deposit file in Sage.
- Back up support for benefits/human resource department.
- Assist with Internal Payroll Audits.
- Assist with paying Federal and State withholding taxes weekly.
- Payroll Filings: (Quarterly Federal 941, Quarterly MD State Unemployment and Annual Federal 940)

**Qualifications**:

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial concepts, and payroll processes
- Proficiency in using accounting software, including Sage
- Experience with payroll management systems such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, and PeopleSoft
- Familiarity with QuickBooks for financial transactions
- Knowledge of corporate accounting practices and HRIS systems
- Ability to perform data entry accurately and efficiently
- Experience in benefits administration and non-profit accounting is a plus
- Previous exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and tax procedures
- Understanding of governmental accounting and general ledger practices
- Strong analytical skills for financial data interpretation
- Basic knowledge of human resources functions

Pay: $20.64 - $24.86 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Office

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Crofton, MD 21114 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Crofton, MD 21114: Relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person