We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Fargo, North Dakota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with experience handling multi-state payroll, maintaining payroll records, and resolving pay-related questions. The role will contribute to smooth payroll processing by ensuring data accuracy, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting with related accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage and update the electronic timekeeping system to support accurate payroll records for a large workforce. • Enter and maintain multi-state payroll information within payroll and administrative systems with a high level of accuracy. • Review payroll data before final submission, identify discrepancies, and confirm reports are complete and correct. • Process payroll on schedule for multiple entities while meeting established deadlines. • Prepare certified payroll reporting for projects subject to prevailing wage requirements. • Calculate and record payroll-related deductions and obligations, including taxes, retirement contributions, direct deposits, garnishments, and other withholdings. • Respond to questions from employees and external contacts by explaining payroll procedures, researching issues, and resolving discrepancies. • Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting through journal entries as needed. • Utilize payroll platforms such as ADP and, when applicable, systems like Viewpoint Vista or Oracle Fusion to support payroll administration.

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll processing responsibilities. • Experience handling multi-state payroll in a high-volume environment. • Ability to process payroll accurately for organizations with more than 500 employees. • Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP; exposure to Viewpoint Vista or Oracle Fusion is a plus. • Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit administration. • Experience reconciling payroll data and supporting general ledger accuracy. • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability. • Effective communication skills for assisting employees and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

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Fargo, ND
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Fargo, North Dakota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with experience handling multi-state payroll, maintaining payroll records, and resolving pay-related questions. The role will contribute to smooth payroll processing by ensuring data accuracy, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting with related accounting activities. Responsibilities: • Manage and update the electronic timekeeping system to support accurate payroll records for a large workforce. • Enter and maintain multi-state payroll information within payroll and administrative systems with a high level of accuracy. • Review payroll data before final submission, identify discrepancies, and confirm reports are complete and correct. • Process payroll on schedule for multiple entities while meeting established deadlines. • Prepare certified payroll reporting for projects subject to prevailing wage requirements. • Calculate and record payroll-related deductions and obligations, including taxes, retirement contributions, direct deposits, garnishments, and other withholdings. • Respond to questions from employees and external contacts by explaining payroll procedures, researching issues, and resolving discrepancies. • Reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger and support accurate financial reporting through journal entries as needed. • Utilize payroll platforms such as ADP and, when applicable, systems like Viewpoint Vista or Oracle Fusion to support payroll administration.
2026-08-03T00:00:00Z

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