Payroll Clerk

Job Duties Payroll clerks collect, check and process payroll information and calculate the amount of pay and benefits for employees of company. You may work for a payroll administration company that provides payroll services for different companies. Or, you may work in the payroll department of many different types of companies and organizations. Generally, payroll clerks use computerized and manual systems to: Keep records of employee attendance, leave and overtime. Prepare and check statements of pay and benefits for employees. Calculate and record the amount of pay and benefits for employees. Verify the accuracy of payroll information. Maintain confidentiality of payroll information. Use computerized and manual systems to: Keep records of employee attendance, leave and overtime. Prepare and check statements of pay and benefits for employees. Calculate and record the amount of pay and benefits for employees. Verify the accuracy of payroll information. Maintain confidentiality of payroll information. Perform other duties as required.