Springfield, MA Payroll Clerk Job TypeContract / Temporary to Hire Pay Rate\$18.00 - \$21.00 / Hourly We are offering a contract for a Payroll Clerk position in the industry located in Springfield, Massachusetts. As a Payroll Clerk, you\'ll be responsible for maintaining and creating payroll records for our organization, processing payroll efficiently, and addressing any payroll discrepancies that arise. You will also play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with all federal and state wage and hour laws. Responsibilities: Process organizational payroll accurately and promptly Manage and maintain employee payroll records Calculate employee wages and deductions Prepare and distribute employee pay-slips Use timekeeping records to compute wages, considering overtime and commission rates Collect payroll data including hours worked, taxes, and insurance to be withheld Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll Generate reports for management as required Ensure compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws Perform other tasks relevant to Payroll Clerk duties as needed. Requirements Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is mandatory Demonstrable experience in handling Accounting Functions Capability to manage Payroll for 101 - 500 Employees Expertise in overall Payroll management Familiarity with Payroll Functions is required Ability to efficiently Process Payroll Proficient in using Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis .