Payroll Clerk (Timekeeper)

Teichert, Inc.
United States, California, Sacramento
Jul 09, 2025
Purpose Administrates and performs a variety of processing, reconciling and clerical responsibilities involving total payroll operations. Responsible for the processing of daily timecards for operations while promoting a team environment. Ensures timely and accurate processes and maintains internal controls, policies, and procedures. Reports to the Payroll Supervisor. Focus & Scope Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below: Technical / Specialty Area Accurately enter, maintain, and process a high volume of payroll data for multiple union and non-union entities within the payroll system. Verify the accuracy of payroll information submitted by Operations; prepare and submit necessary payroll and cost-related adjustments. Ensure compliance with internal time entry controls and company payroll procedures. Review weekly payroll reports to validate time entry data prior to submission to Finance Payroll. Provide feedback and recommendations to support the continuous improvement of payroll processes. Process weekly Time Omit timecards in accordance with established deadlines, ensuring data accuracy and completeness. Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, maintaining a high level of professionalism and timeliness. Relationships, Qualifications, and Requirements Key Relationships Reports to: Payroll Supervisor Direct Reports: N/A Internal Customers: Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Financial Accounting, and craft and admin employees. Education: High School Diploma or GED and/or combination of technical training and related experience desired. Associate's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred. Job Qualifications & Requirements Experience & Industry Expertise: 0-2 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping with at least 6 months of experience in payroll processing desired. Specific Job Requirements: Knowledge of union contract payroll-related issues, including health and welfare preferred. Proficient with Microsoft 365 suite. Proficient with 10-Key by touch. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to exchange information with others clearly and concisely. Must demonstrate the ability to take the initiative and make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment. Ability to learn Vista payroll software. Prior Vista software experience a plus. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to set appropriate priorities, work well under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. Develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally. Ability to work quickly and efficiently under strict time constraints. Key Competencies Relationship Management Business Acumen Communications Organization and Management Customer Focus Learning Orientation/Innovation Judgment and Decision Action Oriented Equipment Used, Physical Demands and Work Environment Equipment Used: Company issued computer, telephone, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection when at job sites) Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer or driving to job sites. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling in confined or enclosed spaces. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 25 lbs. Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. May work long hours during peak seasons, closings and system upgrades. Work Environment: May work various shifts or hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings. Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. HOURLY BASE SALARY RANGE: $22.84/hr - $31.97/hr The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors. Employer Disclosure Statement The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (RMaxey@teichert.com) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Notice to Staffing Agencies Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.