Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk Job Description

Payroll clerks often are entry-level, although many companies prefer at least some previous payroll experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is a basic requirement; however, firms hiring experienced staff also seek automated payroll processing systems knowledge. Payroll clerks should have a college or equivalent and solid communication, customer service and organizational skills.

Careers in this category may also have the title of payroll assistant or payroll specialist.

Typical payroll clerk duties:

Performing data entry and reconciling timecards

Distributing paychecks and statements to department managers

Answering inquiries from employees and vendors

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Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.