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Payroll Administrator

Role description

collects and reviews timekeeping information and issues pay checks that are complete and correct. In the process of creating pay checks, a Payroll Administrator performs withholdings, including wage garnishments, voluntary contributions to benefits programmes and taxes. Their tasks include checking the number of hours an employee has worked, calculating wages and salaries, issuing tax forms, and resolving issues around timesheet and payslip discrepancies.

Role skills

• Time management
• Scheduling
• Financial management
• General computer skills
• Accounting software
• Spreadsheet proficiency

Qualifications

Certificate IV (Accounting and Bookkeeping)