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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

SOC 43-3051.00

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.

Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.2

Writing

3.1

Critical Thinking

3.1

Mathematics

3.0

Monitoring

3.0

Time Management

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Clerical

4.1

English Language

3.9

Mathematics

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Personnel and Human Resources

3.2

Computers and Electronics

3.1

Economics and Accounting

2.9

Public Safety and Security

2.6

Key Tasks

1Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

2Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.

3Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.

4Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.

5Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.

Also Known As

Accounting Assistant Accounting Technician Attendance Clerk Bonus Clerk Checkman Commission Clerk Flight Crew Scheduler Flight Crew Time Clerk Human Resources Administrative Assistant (HR Administrative Assistant) Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant)