Payroll Clerk - County of Bergen Department of Administration & Finance – Division of Personnel

Under direct supervision, does routine clerical work relating to the review, verification, and preparation of payroll or personnel records; may keep time and work records; does other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

• Reviews and checks payroll or personnel records, statements, documents, certificates, or time and attendance records.
• Generate, review and audit payroll submissions.
• Assist with year-end closing such as W2’s
• Prepares regular, supplemental, and overtime payrolls, adds or deletes employees as required.
• Makes appropriate charges such as union deductions, taxes, charities and pension.
• Refers errors and irregularities to superiors.
• May assist employees in all related payroll questions including completing various payroll forms.
• Assist in communicating and training payroll clerks
• Maintains confidential records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Schedule:

• Full time – Monday to Friday (in person required)
• 40 hours/week

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, and Excel programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well in a cooperative, team-oriented environment.
• Effective multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.

What we offer:

• Health, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Enrollment into the state pension system
• Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement and training/certification opportunities
• Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs

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The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

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