Highlights
This role works closely with the Payroll and Human Resources teams to ensure employee time, payroll data, and related information are entered accurately and processed in a timely manner. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Herndon, VA |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $24–$29 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
Description
Kforce has a client in Herndon, VA that is seeking a Payroll Clerk.
Summary:
The Payroll Clerk is an entry-level position responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration and processing of payroll. This role works closely with the Payroll and Human Resources teams to ensure employee time, payroll data, and related information are entered accurately and processed in a timely manner. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working with numbers, and eager to learn payroll processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly, biweekly, or semimonthly payroll
- Enter and maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, deductions, and other updates
- Review employee timesheets and timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with resolving discrepancies related to hours worked, pay rates, deductions, and employee information
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
- Assist with payroll-related data entry, reconciliations, and reporting
- Support the processing of payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll adjustments as needed
- Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
- Respond to basic employee questions regarding payroll and direct more complex inquiries to the appropriate team member
- Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information
- Assist with payroll audits and provide supporting documentation as requested
- Perform general administrative and clerical duties in support of the Payroll and Finance teams
- Learn and utilize the organization's payroll and timekeeping systems
Requirements:
- Experience with high volume payroll and processing weekly
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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About Company
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.
Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.