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Robert Half Payroll Clerk in San Jose, California
Description
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a meticulous and diligent Payroll Clerk to join our workplace in San Jose, California. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with payroll related tasks, analyzing financial reports, and maintaining various payroll information. You will also be responsible for processing and distributing payroll information, preparing various reports, and ensuring accurate distribution of funds.
Essential Job Functions:
• Analyzes financial reports (e.g. labor distribution, payroll related data. contracts, IRS/State guidelines) for the purpose of assuring accurate program and funds distribution.
• Assists personnel (e.g. budget information, salary schedules, negotiation data etc.) for the purpose of providing requested information necessary for completing their job functions.
• Informs personnel regarding various procedures and program requirements for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and /or complying with established fiscal guidelines.
• Maintains various payroll information in a relational database (e.g. pay rates, records, leave records, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitors employee status (e.g. leave time, termination, change of contract, work location etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate distribution of funds and payroll.
• Orients new employees for the purpose of providing information regarding payroll procedures.
• Prepares various reports (e.g. District payroll, State/federal reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Processes and distributes payroll information (e.g. time sheets, withholding information, warrants, W-2 forms, etc.) for the purpose of updating information, authorizing timely payment and ensuring accurate funds distribution.
• Reconciles account balances with county data (e.g. labor distribution, time sheet, leave, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and distribution of funds.
• Issues emergency or replacement warrants for the purpose of paying employees appropriately.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of work activities.
• Participates in various meetings and staff development for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills/knowledge.
Skills required for this role include Accounting Software Systems, Accounts Payable (AP), Data Entry, Payroll, Payroll Functions, Payroll software, and Spreadsheets.
Requirements
Requirements:
-2 years of Payroll Experience
-Ideal Experience in working with a School District
-2 year College Degree
-Effective communicator, both written & verbal
-Knowledgeable in Payroll Accounting Requirements (laws, codes, regulations)
-Ability to work under minimal supervision
-Strong attention to Detail
-Expertise in Analyzing data
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