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.
35 alternate job titles:
Accounting Assistant
Attendance Clerk
Bonus Clerk
Checkman
Commissions Clerk
Finance Specialist
Flight Crew Scheduler
Flight Crew Time Clerk
Human Resources Administrative Assistant (HR Administrative Assistant)
Payroll Administrator (Payroll Admin)
Payroll Analyst
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Payroll Assistant
Payroll Associate
Payroll Bookkeeper
Payroll Clerk
Payroll Coordinator
Payroll Officer
Payroll Processor
Payroll Representative
Payroll Secretary
Payroll Specialist
Payroll Tax Specialist
Payroll Technician
Personnel Assistant
Personnel Clerk
Personnel Scheduler
Personnel Technician
Sign Out Clerk
Time and Attendance Clerk
Time Checker
Time Clerk
Time Recorder
Timekeeper
Wanigan Clerk
Salary Information
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks: $55,290 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Execute sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Calculate financial data. | General |
| Enter information into databases or software programs. | General |
| Compile data or documentation. | General |
| Verify employee information. | General |
| Record personnel information. | General |
| Provide information to coworkers. | General |
| Distribute materials to employees or customers. | General |
| Check data for recording errors. | General |
| Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. | General |
| Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| File documents or records. | General |
| Maintain current knowledge related to work activities. | Maintenance |
| Prepare research or technical reports. | Analysis |
| Coordinate operational activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Kronos Workforce Timekeeper | Time accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Workday software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| Oracle HRIS | Human resources software |
| Payroll software | Human resources software |
| ADP Enterprise HR | Human resources software |
| ADP PC/Payroll | Time accounting software |
| ADP eTIME | Time accounting software |
| API Navigator | Human resources software |
| Asure Software HCM | Time accounting software |
| Automated payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Automated timekeeping software | Time accounting software |
| BMH Open4 Payroll | Time accounting software |
| BSI ComplianceFactory | Compliance software |
| CyberShift Workforce Management 3G Time and Attendance | Time accounting software |
| EBS On Line InstaPay | Time accounting software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| Galaxy Technologies TimeStar Enterprise | Time accounting software |
| Human Resource MicroSystems HR Entre | Human resources software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Jantek Jupiter Time Attendance | Time accounting software |
| Kronos Workforce Payroll | Time accounting software |
| MicroFocus GroupWise | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper | Time accounting software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Netscape Navigator | Internet browser software |
| NuView EBS | Time accounting software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle Fusion Applications | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Payroll for North America | Time accounting software |
| PDS Vista | Time accounting software |
| PayData Advanced HR | Time accounting software |
| Paychex payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Penta software | Accounting software |
| Quicken | Accounting software |
| RSM McGladrey Clear Pay | Time accounting software |
| SAP Americas mySAP ERP Human Capital Management HCM | Time accounting software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sage HRMS | Human resources software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| TimePlus Payroll | Time accounting software |
| UNITIME | Time accounting software |
| Ultimate Software UltiPro Workplace | Human resources software |
| Virtual Software Virtual Timecard | Time accounting software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance | Time accounting software |
| isolved Time | Time accounting software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| ADP Workforce Now | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| SAP Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Bookkeepers Certification | National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers | Not Available |
| Certified Payroll Professional | American Payroll Association | Not Available |
| Fundamental Payroll Certification | American Payroll Association | Not Available |
| Oracle Compensation Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Order Management Cloud Order to Cash 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Time and Labor Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Certification | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Payroll Certification | National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP Commissions Implementation | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HCM Payroll with ERP 6.0 EHP7 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP SuccessFactors for Employee Central Payroll 2H/2021 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
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