Position Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations in their Decatur, IL location. This position will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining employee records, resolving payroll-related questions, and ensuring payroll deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have strong data entry skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to provide professional customer service while handling confidential payroll information. This role will interact with employees, drivers, and management to assist with payroll inquiries and ensure accurate compensation processing.



Key Responsibilities

- Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and within required deadlines.

- Review payroll information and identify discrepancies.

- Research and resolve payroll-related issues and employee questions.

- Process irregular payments, adjustments, and fuel-related charges.

- Support freight billing and payroll-related administrative tasks.

- Close trips for outside locations as needed.

- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

- Provide payroll support to hourly employees, including union and non-union employees.

- Communicate effectively with employees and management regarding payroll matters.

- Perform data entry, recordkeeping, and general administrative duties.



Qualifications

- 3+ years of general office, accounting, or related administrative experience required.

- Previous payroll experience preferred.

- Strong data entry, keyboarding, and 10-key skills.

- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.

- Basic understanding of accounting principles and mathematical calculations.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Strong communication and customer service skills.

- Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

- Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Successful completion of a background check required.
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM CST.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.