Payroll Specialist

Company: Robert Half Accountemps
Location: Rochester
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Description
One of our premier Rochester clients is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join their dynamic, fast-growing team! As a Payroll Clerk, you will support the Payroll department in a variety of clerical duties, and you will be responsible for data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution and providing statements to various departments. You should have the ability to communicate effectively with both the internal team and outside customers. If you want a challenging position with an industry leader and strong career growth opportunity, this position may be for you!
Responsibilities:

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  Contact employees via email and phone to obtain timesheet approvals
  
  
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  Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc.
  
  
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  Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.
  
  
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  Data entry into Excel and the payroll system
  
  
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  Enter and audit union calculations via Excel as instructed
  
  
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  Download and distribute/save reports as instructed
  
  
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  Build and run custom reports
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Requirements include:
  -1+ years of hands on payroll experience
  
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    Strong Microsoft Office skills
    
    
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    Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and listening)
    
    
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    Great attention to detail
    
    
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    Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
    
    
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    ADP and/or PeopleSoft or payroll software experience preferred
    
    
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    Ability to easily learn new system
    
    
    Requirements Automated Payroll, Timekeeping System, QuickBooks, Full Cycle Payroll
    Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
    Robert Half puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.
    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.
    - 2023 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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