Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support weekly payroll activities for a growing organization in Addison, Texas. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate payroll records, resolving pay-related issues, and helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll experience, sound knowledge of compliance requirements, and confidence working with payroll systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities:
• Execute day-to-day payroll tasks with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and consistent recordkeeping.
• Coordinate payroll workflows to ensure weekly pay runs are completed correctly and submitted on schedule.
• Review payroll registers, reconcile balances before final processing, and verify post-submission reports for accuracy.
• Apply payroll tax rules properly, including the treatment of employer-sponsored benefits across applicable jurisdictions.
• Administer wage garnishments and child support deductions in accordance with court orders and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare year-end payroll documentation and support the completion of required reporting as needed.
• Produce payroll-related financial and operational reports to assist with tracking, analysis, and internal review.
• Calculate retroactive pay adjustments, process corrections, and resolve discrepancies affecting employee compensation.
• Investigate and respond to payroll questions from employees and management, providing clear and timely resolution.
• Travel occasionally for training sessions and periodic in-person meetings with leadership when required.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field is required.

• Certified Payroll certification is preferred.

• 5+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll is required.

• 2+ years of hands-on experience using Paycom payroll software is required.

• Strong knowledge of income withholding orders, wage garnishments, and related payroll deductions is required.

• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and standard payroll practices is expected.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business computer applications is required.

• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle confidential information and meet tight deadlines.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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