How do they match: Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

  • Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

  • Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
  • Prepare and file payroll tax returns.
  • Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.
  • Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.

  • Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
  • Prepare financial documents.
  • Prepare research or technical reports.