Payroll Clerk

Hawthorne, CA

About the position

The Payroll Clerk will assist the Controller and Bookkeeper with day-to-day processes related to the financial/accounting aspect of the business and is responsible for processing and managing employee payroll, ensuring accurate compensation and compliance with relevant laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing timecards for accuracy and completeness and ensuring the timely timecard submission of employees.
• Resolving any timecard exceptions and missed punches before processing by working with supervisors responsible for timecard approvals.
• Compile payroll data from timesheets and other records to process payroll.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with courtesy and timeliness.
• Processes payroll.
• Aids in the maintenance of current data systems, ensuring that all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Assist in processing new hires, terminations, etc.
• Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly and annual activities including but not limited to; Accounts Payable related activities like identifying unpaid invoices through A/P research and issue checks as they become due, reconciling all unresolved accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Timely processing & gathering information to complete customer/patient receivable invoicing.
• Research and identify improvement opportunities to increase accuracy and efficiency and implement them on a regular basis.
• Assists and works on special projects, audits, mandatory notices, compliance reporting and other administrative duties as needed.
• Provide a variety of routine office and clerical support as required including the preparation of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, or other communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or high school diploma with some experience in payroll and general bookkeeping.
• Understand general business concepts involving payroll, bookkeeping entries, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving/reconciliation skills.
• Organized with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills with some knowledge of bookkeeping software (Quickbooks Online).
• Willingness to learn, as our company is always changing and striving to improve.
• Able to commute to our other offices as needed.
• Professionalism: high level of integrity required and ability to maintain confidentiality.