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.

  • Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.
  • Complete time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times.
  • Conduct verifications of employment.
  • Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.
  • Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
  • Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
  • Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.
  • Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.
  • Train employees on organizations' timekeeping systems.

  • Distribute materials to employees or customers.
  • Verify employee information.