Payroll Specialist (General)
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
At a Glance
Payroll Specialist (General) earns an average of $63,816/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 2.7–3.3 years. Top skills: Payroll Processing, Accounting, Customer Service.
$63,816/yr
Associate degree
2.7–3.3 years
18
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Median Wage
$55,290/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-16.7%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Payroll Processing
Accounting
Payroll Reporting
Invoicing
General Ledger
Auditing
Payroll Systems
Finance
Payroll Policies and Processes
Payroll Tax
Payroll Regulations
Pivot Tables And Charts
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Cost Allocation
Payroll Computation
Multi-State Payroll
Common Skills (13)
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Communication
Confidentiality
Record Keeping
Verbal Communication Skills
Operations
Ability To Meet Deadlines
Spreadsheets
Prioritization
Multilingualism
Certifications (1)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Related Specializations
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