Payroll Clerk

Location: 9245 N. Meridian St., Ste. 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Range: $23.00 per hour

Pay Frequency: Weekly

Professional Management Enterprises, inc.isseeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Clerk to support our Payroll and Accounting teams. This role is responsible for accurate data entry, payroll auditing, timesheet reconciliation, and employee communications to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing. The ideal candidate has prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy.

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  Perform accurate and timely payroll data entry

  
  
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  Audit new hire and terminated employee records, including tax forms, direct deposit information, and other payroll-related documentation

  
  
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  Contact employees via email and telephone regarding timesheet discrepancies

  
  
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  Assist with resolving missing or incorrect local tax code issues

  
  
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  Update and verify employee direct deposit and tax information

  
  
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  Pull approved timesheets from Fieldglass, Beeline, and WAND systems

  
  
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  Monitor and manage the BKG payroll email inbox

  
  
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  Communicate with supervisors and approvers regarding timesheet questions and discrepancies

  
  
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  Assist with payroll garnishments

  
  
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  Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll journal entries in QuickBooks

  
  
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  Maintain and reconcile the Payroll Clearing Account in QuickBooks

  
  
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  Provide general support to the Payroll and Accounting departments as needed

  
  

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  3-5 years of experience in a payroll environment

  
  
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  High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred

  
  
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  Proficiency with Paylocity (payroll system)

  
  
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  Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (entry-level proficiency)

  
  
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  Strong understanding of payroll processes and confidentiality standards

  
  

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  Analytical and problem-solving skills

  
  
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  Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  
  
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  Deadline-driven with excellent time management

  
  
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  Data entry proficiency

  
  
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  Ability to handle confidential information responsibly

  
  
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  General math skills

  
  
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  Familiarity with general accounting principles

  
  
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  Strong written and verbal communication skills

  
  
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  Organizational and multitasking abilities

  
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

  
  

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  Friendly and professional demeanor

  
  
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  Eagerness to learn and grow within the role

  
  
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  Strong work ethic and reliability

  
  
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  Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  
  PME is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.