U.S. Dept. of Labor code 43-3051.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

What this job is about

Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Verify attendance and hours worked
Check employee attendance records and hours worked to ensure accuracy.
2
Process employee paychecks
Calculate wages and deductions, then issue paychecks and statements.
3
Update payroll records
Record new employee information and maintain current payroll records.
4
Prepare period-end reports
Compile and balance reports, reconciling payroll with bank statements.
5
Provide payroll information
Assist employees and managers with inquiries related to payroll and benefits.

Tools used in this work

Intuit QuickBooksKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareWorkday software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.