Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistants are finance professionals responsible for supporting the payroll department. They perform a variety of tasks, including data entry to record employee hours, calculating wages, preparing paychecks or direct deposits and processing payroll reports. Payroll Assistants may also address staff inquiries regarding their earnings and tax deductions. Their job requires excellent numerical skills, attention to detail and familiarity with relevant software systems such as payroll accounting programs. Maintaining strict confidentiality is vital since they deal with sensitive employee information. Their day-to-day tasks ensure that employees receive accurate compensation on time while adhering to company policies and legal requirements in areas such as tax withholdings and employment laws.