An alternative education company is in need of a Payroll Clerk/Technician for a 6-month contract role. You MUST be comfortable committing to a 6-month contract. This role would allow you to work 100% remote with the exception of a few days ONSITE in Lancaster, CA for training.
The Payroll Technician is responsible for payroll administration and will perform payroll functions for both certificated and classified personnel. This position must assure prompt and accurate handling of all payroll matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Review and screen for accuracy biweekly timesheets
Receive and compute all payrolls, make appropriate deductions for taxes, retirement, insurances, and other authorized deductions
Processes wage garnishments, levies, and other legal withholdings
Process out of cycle checks and final pay checks
Maintain appropriate internal controls and procedures for payroll activities
Audit timekeeping records for compliance with established company policies
Provide customer support for all employee payroll-related questions and resolve issues/discrepancies; collaborate with departmental managers as needed
MUST have at least 1 year of payroll experience and be a self starter!
Requirements
– Previous payroll experience
– Strong organization skills with a sense of urgency and capable of prioritizing multiple tasks
– Outstanding data entry skills
– Be detailed, flexible, and organized
– Skilled in Payroll software
– Excellent communication and organizational skills
– Eagerness to master new systems
– Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
– Accounting Software Systems experience
– General familiarity with Benefit Functions
– Expertise in ADP Financial Services
– Adeptness in About Time
– Background working with Full Cycle Payroll
– Data entry experience highly preferred
– Kronos Timekeeping System experience
– Practical knowledge of check processing
– IBM AS/400 experience
– Ceridian experience