Description We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Clerk in Albany, New York. The role involves providing support for biweekly payroll processing in a complex organizational setting and maintaining accurate payroll records. The successful candidate will join our team and contribute significantly to the smooth running of our payroll operations.Job Overview:
Duties include maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and inputting data.
Updates payroll records for changes in: Exemptions, Insurance coverage, Savings deductions, Job titles and department transfers
Calculates payroll liabilities, such as: Employee federal and state income taxes, Social Security taxes, Employer contributions for unemployment and workers' compensation
Provides direct customer service to employees by responding to payroll-related questions and requests.
Ensures payroll operations are conducted efficiently by following established policies and procedures and reporting necessary changes.
The role involves routine tasks that use standard accounting practices to maintain and review financial accounts and records.
Works under general supervision with standard assignments, following clearly defined procedures.
Supervisors are available to assist with unusual issues and provide instructions for new or complex assignments.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent, plus two (2) years of full-time paid experience in maintaining financial accounts and records; OR
Three (3) years of full-time paid experience in maintaining financial accounts and records.
Experience in Payroll is preferred
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