Payroll Clerk

A company is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join the team in Santa Barbara, California. This role is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, maintaining payroll records, assisting with compliance, and supporting employee inquiries related to pay and deductions. The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure employee data is current and accurate.
• Review timesheets, wage calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy.
• Assist with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, benefits deductions, and payroll procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies and applicable payroll laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with human resources, accounting, and management teams as needed.
• Support payroll audits and provide documentation when requested.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and related reporting.
• Identify discrepancies and help resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of payroll, accounting, or related administrative experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processing, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll recordkeeping.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll or accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

Compensation

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