Payroll Clerk

Ghb Equipment • Athens, TX

454d • $34,757 - $51,896 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Clerk at GHB Equipment Company, LLC is responsible for managing employee compensation processes, including payroll calculations, record maintenance, and addressing payroll-related inquiries. This full-time position requires attention to detail and confidentiality, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-state and multi-company employees.

Requirements

• Proven experience as payroll clerk or payroll manager
• Familiarity with general accounting principles
• Experience in data collection, entry and reporting with great attention to detail and confidentiality
• Computer savvy with working knowledge of relevant software (QuickBooks, Sage50, Microsoft Office, Excel)
• Exquisite math and numerical skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work with others to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent communication abilities, both oral and written, with an aptitude in problem solving
• Must be able to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• High school diploma or equivalent; BSc/BA in accounting/business administration is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• BSc/BA in accounting/business administration

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees
• Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime
• Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate
• Initiate periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system
• Issue statements and invoices and maintain records
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes, etc.
• Calculate unemployment and tax payments
• Deal with complaints and questions regarding payroll from employees and upper management
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor
• Assist in answering and directing phone calls
• Perform miscellaneous office duties such as drafting correspondences, copying, sorting, and filing company-related files.

Benefits

• 401k with employer 4% matching available after 1 year
• 40 hours paid vacation after 1 year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED