Payroll Clerk Resume Sample

Name: Kaitlyn Smith

Phone: (555) 555-5555

Email: kaitlyn.smith@email.com

Address: 1234 Main Street, Portland, OR 97201

Objective:

To get a job as a payroll clerk at a fast-growing company where my skills in managing payroll processing and attention to detail can help the company succeed.

Summary:

Highly organized and detail-oriented payroll clerk with 3 years of experience managing payroll processing for a variety of industries. Proficient in ADP payroll processing software and Microsoft Excel, with a strong understanding of tax and labor laws. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll.

Education:

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Graduated: May 2019

Skills:

• Payroll processing software: ADP, Paychex
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of tax and labor laws
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong time-management skills to meet payroll deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Payroll Clerk

ABC Company, Portland, OR

June 2019 – Present

• Collect and organize employee data, including hours worked, pay rates, and benefits
• Calculate wages, bonuses, and overtime pay based on employee data
• Update employee records and payroll databases to ensure accuracy
• Prepare and distribute payroll checks and reports to employees
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll
• Ensure compliance with tax and labor laws, including withholding taxes and processing payroll deductions
• Collaborate with other departments, such as HR, to resolve any payroll-related issues

Payroll Assistant

XYZ Company, Vancouver, BC

September 2017 – May 2019

• Assisted with the collection and organization of employee data for payroll processing
• Calculated wages and processed payroll checks
• Updated employee records and payroll databases to ensure accuracy
• Assisted with addressing employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll
• Ensured compliance with tax and labor laws

Certifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), American Payroll Association, 2020

References:

Available upon request.