Payroll Clerk

Company: GEO Corrections & Detentions
Location: Robstown
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Facility: Coastal Bend Detention Center Compensation Base: 14.60 Compensation Bonus (if applicable): Equal Opportunity Employer. Summary Compiles payroll data to complete payroll cycles and maintain payroll records. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, time tracking, taxes, insurance, and garnishments to be withheld, and employee identification number, from time sheets and other records. Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions and posts to payroll records. Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll. Records changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records. Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments. Prorates expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records. Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions. Keeps records of leave pay and nontaxable wages. Prepares and issues paychecks. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: Minimum Requirements High School diploma or GED certificate. Two (2) years of progressive experience in a clerical or payroll capacity. Working knowledge of payroll procedures. General clerical aptitude. Above average organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees and inmates. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations. Ability to prepare basic written reports. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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