Payroll Clerk III

Irving, TX · Tempe, AZ · Tucson, AZFull-timePosted Jun 23, 2026

Job Summary

 

As a Payroll Clerk III this position is responsible for performing required clerical functions within multiple software platforms, including the computation of required and voluntary deductions, the preparation and verification necessary to process payroll checks, and the maintenance of payroll records and reports.  The Payroll Clerk III will prepare and submit various governmental reports, reconcile accounts and be responsible for interim check processing and wage and benefit setups. The job requires some analysis and individual judgement in the application of required calculations and verifications required to process payroll. 

Key Responsibilites 

  1. Processes new hire records, W-4s, Personnel Action Forms (PAFs), and craft transfer data on an as-needed basis. 

  2. Imports time entry batches, processes and verifies labor sheets, and communicates with jobsite personnel to identify and reduce errors prior to finalizing time in the payroll workbench. 

  3. Runs standard system reports, including time and pay edits, to verify and ensure accurate payroll processing.

  4. Processes payments outside of the standard payroll schedule, including final paychecks, missed or incorrect pay, retroactive adjustments, and special one-time payments. 

  5. Processes and corrects prevailing wage Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs), including imports into eMars, LCP Tracker, and AASHTOWare, as applicable. 

  6. Manages and oversees the Doculivery document system.

  7. Receives, manages, and resolves assigned maintenance tickets through the payroll ticket system. 

  8. Reviews and processes employee expense reports utilizing Concur and AppZen platforms. 

  9. Processes payroll reclassifications resulting from time entry adjustments and corrections. 

  10. Processes and records ACH returns and administers weekly payroll tax payments as required. 

  11. Prepares garnishment documentation and reconciles various garnishment accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance in reporting. 

  12. Develops ad hoc reports to support evolving business needs and data inquiries.

 

Minimum Job Requirements

  1. Preferred 2-3 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience.

  1. Capable of high-volume output and overtime on a needed basis. 

  2. Excellent data entry skills, telephone communication and organizational skills required.

  1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

  1. Must be detail oriented and have decision making capabilities and leadership qualities.

  1. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. Intermediate Excel skills due to using pivot tables, vlookups, xlookups, and conditional formatting.

  2. Preferred experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne and Oracle HCM

  3. Preferred experience with LCPtacker, eMArs, AASHTOWare of similar CPR software.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

       1.

May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis 

       2.

Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures 

       3.

Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis 

       4.

Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day 

       5.

Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis. 

       6.

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day. 

       7.

Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors 

Safety Level

Non-Safety Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

 

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