Payroll Clerk

DescriptionDo you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills?Do you have Payroll experience? Are you looking to gain more experience ?Accountemps currently has Payroll Clerk open in the Contra Costa County area. This job is a contract role starting this week!This person will handle a variety of duties. Our client is looking for someone who can be very detailed and handle the complex payroll.Please email your resume to Taylor Moore at Taylor.Moore@accountemps.comPlease add "payroll clerk" to the subject line and I will respond right away.Daily Tasks: Handle all payroll both union and non-union payroll Researching old and new invoices involves a working knowledge of Excel and Word. Contact employees via email and phone to troubleshoot problems Handle all employees’ files, garnishments, 401k, etc Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc. Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc. Data entry into Excel and the payroll system Enter and audit union calculations via Excel as instructed Download and distribute/save reports as instructed Completing employment verifications, maintaining employee deduction and direct deposit information, balancing payroll runs, and producing federal and state tax payments. The Payroll Analyst also calculates manual checks, maintains monthly bank reconciliations.Requirements Great attention to detail. Prior Payroll knowledge. AA or BS/BA degree in Accounting, Business or similar preferred. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred or Kronos Deep understanding of Microsoft Excel. Comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable. Prior experience in payroll in a multi-state environment Established communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, especially with both technical and financial backgrounds.Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches highly skilled professionals with accounting finance jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. From accounting clerks and bookeepers to accounts payable and staff accountants, we provide you with access to exciting career opportunities. Our personalized approach, innovative matching technology and global network with local market expertise help you find the legal opportunities that match your skills and priorities — fast. By working with us, you have access to challenging opportunities, competitive compensation and benefits, and training to enhance your skill sets. From philanthropy to environmental stewardship to employee programs, Robert Half is proud to have an active role in the communities in which we live and work. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” list every year since 1998. Download our mobile app to take your job search on the go! Contact your local Accountemps office at 888.490.3195 or visit www.roberthalf.com/jobs/accountemps to apply for this job now or find out more about other job opportunities. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2020 Accountemps. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/VeteransBy clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $21.00 - $26.00 / HourlyLocation: Walnut Creek, CADate Posted: September 8, 2020Employment Type: TemporaryJob Reference: 00470-9502679852Staffing Area: Temporary Accounting u0026 Finance