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A payroll job involves processing employee payments accurately and on time, managing deductions, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This includes tasks like calculating wages, handling tax withholdings, issuing paychecks, and maintaining payroll records. Payroll professionals also address employee inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports for internal and external use. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Compliance:

  Staying up-to-date with relevant federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations.

• Employee Support:

  Addressing employee inquiries about pay, resolving discrepancies, and providing information.

• Reporting:

  Preparing payroll reports for management, accounting, and other relevant departments. 

• Processing Payroll:

  This includes calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions like taxes, insurance, and retirement contributions.

• Maintaining Payroll Records:

  Keeping accurate records of employee information, pay details, and deductions.

Types of Payroll Roles:

• Payroll Specialist:

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Focuses on the day-to-day processing of payroll, including calculating wages, handling deductions, and maintaining records. 

• Payroll Clerk:

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Assists with the administrative tasks of payroll processing, such as collecting timesheets, processing payments, and maintaining employee records. 

• Payroll Manager:

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Oversees the entire payroll function, including developing policies and procedures, managing a team, and ensuring compliance. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is crucial in payroll processing. 

• Mathematical Skills: Proficiency in calculations, including percentages, deductions, and taxes. 

• Knowledge of Payroll Software: Familiarity with payroll systems and software. 

• Understanding of Regulations: Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and labor regulations. 

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with employees and other departments. 

Company info

Amerigreen Organics