We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Houston, Texas. This position involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of payroll functions for medium-sized teams. Responsibilities: • Accurately compile, calculate, and input employee time data for payroll processing. • Conduct thorough reviews of weekly payroll to identify and address any discrepancies or exceptions. • Ensure timely submission of payroll and direct deposit files to the bank. • Prepare general ledger entries for monthly financial close processes. • Calculate employee pay, including deductions, taxes, overtime, and benefits. • Process tax calculations for withholding and unemployment using Excel and system-generated reports, adhering to filing deadlines. • Safeguard employee confidentiality and uphold payroll operation security. • Manage staffing-related invoices in collaboration with the Accounts Payable team. • Generate accounting reports and division-specific summaries for weekly, monthly, and quarterly periods. • Provide assistance with month-end closing tasks and other assigned duties.

• Proven experience in payroll processing, including full-cycle payroll. • Familiarity with payroll systems for teams ranging from 101 to 500 employees. • Knowledge of handling payroll garnishments and related transactions. • Proficiency in processing payroll and managing associated calculations. • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality. • Advanced Excel skills for calculations and reporting. • Excellent organizational and time management abilities. • Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards.

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Houston, TX
onsite
Temporary
20.00 - 26.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team on a contract basis in Houston, Texas. This position involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of payroll functions for medium-sized teams. Responsibilities: • Accurately compile, calculate, and input employee time data for payroll processing. • Conduct thorough reviews of weekly payroll to identify and address any discrepancies or exceptions. • Ensure timely submission of payroll and direct deposit files to the bank. • Prepare general ledger entries for monthly financial close processes. • Calculate employee pay, including deductions, taxes, overtime, and benefits. • Process tax calculations for withholding and unemployment using Excel and system-generated reports, adhering to filing deadlines. • Safeguard employee confidentiality and uphold payroll operation security. • Manage staffing-related invoices in collaboration with the Accounts Payable team. • Generate accounting reports and division-specific summaries for weekly, monthly, and quarterly periods. • Provide assistance with month-end closing tasks and other assigned duties.
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