• Payroll Clerk

    Robert Half Accountemps (Jericho, NY)


    Description

    Are you a recent graduate or current accounting student looking to build your resume and gain hands-on, valuable experience? We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk for a long-term temporary assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in finance and accounting while working alongside supportive professionals.

    Position Summary:

    As a Payroll Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations and ensuring employees are paid accurately and promptly. Ideal for entry-level candidates, this position offers direct exposure to payroll processes, data entry, and reporting — critical skills for any future finance or accounting professional.

    Key Duties:

    + Accurately enter employee timecards and payroll data into internal systems

    + Assist with calculating wages, deductions, and reimbursements

    + Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments

    + Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies

    + Support payroll reporting and audit preparation

    + Maintain confidential payroll records and comply with company policies

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Recent college graduate or actively pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data entry

    + Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Eager to learn and take on new challenges

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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