PAYROLL CLERK (Community Council of Idaho) Caldwell

PAYROLL CLERK

Regular Full Time                 Status: NON-Exempt / Hourly               Reports to: Accountant

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Reviews timesheets, conducts preliminary edit of time entered, processes payroll calculations, and conducts post-run review of reports and pay checks; ensures accuracy, completeness, authorization, and adherence to CCOFIDAHO administrative regulations and guidelines.
• Processes terminated employee’s paycheck.
• Prepares and maintains benefit and withholding vouchers and records for CCOFIDAHO employees, including, but not limited to: quarterly and annual federal and state payroll reporting returns, FICA, Medicare, retirement, insurance, garnishments and other related charges.
• Prepares journal entries.
• Assists department accountants, as directed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with CCOFIDAHO policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to payroll administration.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of payroll processing and accounting.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures.
• Ability to work in all aspects of computerized payroll processing, retroactive calculations and payments, online checks for routine corrections, and preparation of payroll reports.
• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality, within guidelines, of all payroll records and reports.
• Ability to mathematically calculate payroll information.
• Ability to maintain records efficiently and accurately and prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as wages, hours, percentages and apply basic algebra and math.
• Ability to work during Holidays and Weekend or extra hours to get payroll done on time.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor, under stressful or adversarial conditions.

Qualifications                                                

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three to six months related experience and/or training
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance

Preferred

• One-year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to communicate in both English/Spanish effectively.
• Ability to follow written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization