Job Description:

Administer paychecks, deduction summaries and earnings statements for staff across different departments on a biweekly scheduleRecord hours worked, wage amounts and other data about each employee into a computerized payroll accounting system each weekEvaluate the accuracy of timesheets submitted by each company department every week and contact supervisors or individual employees when there is a discrepancyCreate new data files for new employees and submit hiring paperwork into the system to set up a payroll accountEnter information into the payroll system about employee taxes, exemptions, transfers, firings and resignations as details changeRespond to any errors in payroll by reviewing past records and making any wage corrections or adjustments when necessaryTrack employee absences through the payroll software and record details about personal days, sick leave, jury duty and extended leaves of absenceAnswer employee questions about payroll, leave amounts, tax forms and other compensation issues when asked