Payroll Clerk Job at Robert Half (Chattanooga)

Payroll Clerk

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Chattanooga

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join an accounting team on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports accurate and timely payroll tax operations, including 941 and 942 filings, while also assisting with payroll reporting and selected accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, eager to learn tax-related processes, and confident using payroll tools such as QuickBooks and Excel. *This is an in-office role in Chattanooga, Tennessee*

Job Responsibility:

Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including tax filings, for multiple payrolls and entities in multiple states
Prepare payroll-related reports and maintain supporting records to help meet internal and external reporting needs
Review and administer employee garnishments and other payroll adjustments in compliance with applicable requirements
Assist with quarterly payroll tax reporting, including support for Form 941 and exposure to related filings such as 942
Reconcile payroll information with general ledger activity and contribute to routine accounting support functions
Use QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel to organize payroll data, track calculations, and maintain accurate documentation
Monitor payroll details for discrepancies, research issues promptly, and help resolve employee pay concerns efficiently
Adapt to new procedures and priorities while maintaining productivity in a high-volume payroll environment

Requirements:

Experience processing payroll with responsibility for full-cycle payroll activities
Familiarity handling payroll for organizations with 101 to 500 employees
Working knowledge of garnishments and standard payroll reporting practices
Exposure to payroll tax filings, with Form 941 experience required
Basic understanding of general accounting principles and account reconciliation
Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel for payroll and reporting tasks
Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions well, and manage deadlines in a busy setting

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