SUMMARY & SCOPE OF POSITION:

Payroll Clerk processes three bi-weekly payrolls in PAYCHEX and 3 monthly payrolls. Is responsible for

maintaining current payroll files, processing payrolls, 401K, recording payroll journals and other tasks

as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory;

2. Ability to work quickly and accurately in a busy office;

3. Audit payroll reports prior to transmission of information;

4. Ability to resolve payroll issues within established guidelines;

5. Keep employee records and computer records updated with correct employee information;

6. Ability to create excel spreadsheet for posing of Journal Entries;

7. Process New hires, Terminations and personnel changes promptly and accurately;

8. Working knowledge of Excel and other software applications;

9. Excellent client service skills and communication skills;

10. Effectively work in a team-oriented environment;

11. General office duties, filing, mailing, telephone etiquette;

12. Process debit cards to new Tribal Members;

13. Other duties and assit as assigned and as needed.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required Two (2) years related experience in a computerized accounting environment, preferably

within a payroll function;

2. Prior experience with PAYCHEX software for Payroll; Flex, Stratus Time or like software;

3. Requires a valid California Drivers License, with clean driving record;

4. May require local travel and occasional out-of-town travel;

5. Must have a good work ethic, good “people skills” and organizational skills;

6. Must have good oral communication skills, particularly with senior citizen;

7. Must be sensitive to American Indian culture and tradition;

8. Must have good time management; schedules, ability to prioritize, and the ability to multi-task;

9. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail;

10. Must be flexible; with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities;

11. Be insurable through the PRCI insurance carrier;

12. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check;

13. Must have the ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment;

14. Must possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task while working in an environment of

stress with specific deadlines;

15. Must have the ability to document all procedures into a binder manual.