Payroll Clerk

About the role

Assists the Location Manager in all aspects of the daily payroll function. Responsible for the completion of new employee profiles, payroll, benefits enrollments and other clerical and accounting functions.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm

Pay Rate

Up to $27/hr, depending upon experience and CDL licensure

Major Responsibilities

• Processes new employee files/records and submits to the Contract Manager for approval. Once approved, submits all appropriate paperwork to the region accounting office.
• Calculates driver/staff payroll and input payroll information into the computer for processing. Accurately tracks attendance for permanent part-time employees. Maintains an accurate driver seniority list.
• Answers the telephone and responds to customer inquiries. Distributes mail, prepares overnight packages, and maintains stamps and other mailing supplies. Orders location's office supplies and maintains inventory.
• Assists CM in accurately tracking OT for purposes of reducing / eliminating unnecessary and/or additional punch hours.
• Verifies all standard hours to hours to reduce any additional driver hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and is a self-starter
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Computer literacy, 10 Key, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Office/school bus yard
• Possible on-the-road

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.