Payroll & Accounting Clerk

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll & AccountingClerk to support our accounting and human resources functions. The primary focus of this position will be **payroll processing, new-hire onboarding, and benefits administration**, with additional accounting and administrative duties as needed.

The ideal candidate is organized, highly accurate, discreet when handling confidential information, and comfortable working independently while maintaining excellent communication with employees and management.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Payroll**

* Process biweekly or scheduled payroll accurately and on time.
* Review employee time records, hours worked, overtime, PTO, deductions, and other payroll-related information.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll records.
* Process payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, direct deposits, and deductions.
* Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions.
* Prepare payroll-related reports and assist with payroll reconciliations.
* Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
* Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting.

**New-Hire Onboarding**

* Coordinate and complete payroll and HR paperwork for new employees.
* Enter new-hire information into payroll and HR systems.
* Ensure required employment and tax forms are completed accurately and timely.
* Assist with employee orientation and onboarding processes.
* Coordinate enrollment in applicable benefits and communicate important information to new employees.
* Maintain organized and confidential personnel and payroll files.

**Benefits Administration**

* Assist with administration of employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other applicable programs.
* Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations.
* Maintain accurate benefits records and reconcile benefit deductions with payroll.
* Assist employees with general benefits questions and direct more complex questions to appropriate benefit providers or management.
* Assist with annual open enrollment activities.

**Accounting & Administrative Support**

* Assist with basic accounting duties, reconciliations, and data entry as needed.
* Maintain accurate financial and employee records.
* Ensure Nevada and Federal Labor Laws Posters are updated annually.
* Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents.
* Provide general administrative support to the accounting and/or HR functions.

**Qualifications**

* **Prior hands-on experience using Paylocity is required.**
* 1–3 years of experience in payroll, accounting, human resources, or a related administrative role preferred.
* Previous experience processing payroll, including reviewing time records, deductions, PTO, and other payroll adjustments.
* Familiarity with payroll, HR, and benefits administration processes.
* Working knowledge of payroll practices, employee deductions, and applicable payroll regulations.
* Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee and payroll information with discretion.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
* Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person