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Robert Half Payroll Clerk in Portland, Oregon
Description If you have an interest in utilizing your communication skills while growing your career, this role may be for you. As a Payroll Clerk for one of our Construction/Contractor clients, you would become a vital part of the Payroll department. Located in the Portland, Oregon area, this position is ideal for individuals seeking permanent employment. The key tasks of this role are data entry, reconciliation of timecards, paycheck distribution, and supplying various departments with statements. Communication skills are crucial to this position since you will be collaborating with the internal team and outside customers.
Your responsibilities
Contact employees via email and phone to collect timesheet approvals
Make reports easily accessible by administer/saving them as instructed
Confirm data entered into spreadsheets and the payroll system is accurate
Carry out other duties as assigned
Maintain office efficiency by fulfilling clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.
Instruct and train employees in the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc.
Build and run custom reports Requirements - Excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to quickly learn new systems
5+ years of previous payroll experience
Payroll software experience suggested
Strong organization skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Administrative Office
Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Experience with payroll
Accounts Payable (AP) experience preferred
Deep understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR)
Accurate, swift, data entry abilities
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