Payroll Clerk in New York, NY

Payroll Clerk Job Description

A payroll clerk ensures employees are paid accurately and on time. To succeed in this role, individuals must have strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of payroll systems and a commitment to confidentiality. A high school diploma is generally required, and some employers may prefer candidates with an associate degree or some college coursework in accounting or a related field. Experience with payroll software and basic accounting principles is a plus.

Typical payroll clerk duties:

Collecting and verifying timekeeping data for all employees

Calculating and issuing paychecks and making direct deposits

Calculating overtime, holiday, and vacation pay

Preparing and issuing tax forms, such as W-2s and 1099s

Reconciling payroll reports for accuracy

Addressing and resolving any payroll discrepancies

Maintaining employee records related to payroll data

Providing relevant payroll reports to the accounting department for review

Assisting with internal and external audits related to payroll

Providing support for employee inquiries related to payroll issues

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Salary for Payroll Clerk in New York, NY

59036 - 76099

Low

59036

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

64838

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

76099

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels.

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.