Overview
Payroll Clerk Jobs in Roanoke, VA at Express Employment Professionals
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a fast-paced automotive dealership group. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, assisting with payroll-related inquiries, and supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, maintain strict confidentiality, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities are consistent with payroll functions commonly found in automotive dealership operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Review and verify employee time records, commissions, bonuses, overtime, and other compensation components.
- Maintain payroll records and update employee information, including tax withholdings, direct deposit information, benefit deductions, and employment status changes.
- Calculate wages, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.
- Prepare payroll reports, earnings statements, tax filings, and related documentation.
- Assist with onboarding and termination paperwork as it relates to payroll processing.
- Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll policies.
- Reconcile payroll records and identify discrepancies for resolution.
- Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.
- Assist with audits, year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and other accounting-related functions as needed.
- Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting departments to ensure accurate employee and payroll records.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.
- Automotive dealership experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Experience with payroll and timekeeping software; dealership management system experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of payroll procedures, wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Regular use of office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones.
Pay: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Title: Payroll Clerk
Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Roanoke, VA
