Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a textile manufacturing organization in Norfolk, Virginia. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while helping maintain compliance with payroll, tax, and benefits requirements. The position also contributes to accounts receivable and accounts payable activities, making it well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing payroll accuracy with day-to-day financial support.

Responsibilities:
• Process biweekly payroll from start to finish for the employee population, confirming payments are completed accurately and on time.
• Examine timekeeping records, pay updates, overtime, tax deductions, garnishments, leave balances, and other payroll inputs to verify correct payroll calculations.
• Investigate and correct payroll inconsistencies before final submission, using audits and cross-checks to reduce errors.
• Maintain payroll documentation and employee compensation records in alignment with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local rules.
• Support benefits-related payroll administration by handling eligibility tracking, compliance reporting, retirement contribution reconciliations, and file submissions for employee spending and savings plans.
• Reconcile payroll bank activity each month, research unmatched items, and record payroll-related deposits or payments as needed.
• Monitor employee benefit balances and prepare recurring reports on outstanding premium amounts or related receivables.
• Partner with Human Resources, department leaders, outside vendors, and third-party administrators to address payroll questions, reporting needs, and compliance tasks.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties, including payment processing, transaction support, and collection-related activities.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience managing payroll and benefits administration in a detail-focused setting.
• Hands-on knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing, including taxes, deductions, and garnishment handling.
• Background in accounting or related financial operations is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with close attention to detail and the ability to manage recurring deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Experience using Paylocity or a comparable payroll and HRIS platform.
• Familiarity with payroll processing for workforces ranging from approximately 100 to 500 employees is beneficial.

Compensation

$55,000.00-$70,000.00 Yearly

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