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While gaining job satisfaction is important to many workers,

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income is important to everyone!

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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks are the ones

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who make sure employees are paid what they’re due.

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Timekeeping clerks distribute and collect timesheets,

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timecards or work charts – either as hard copies 

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or electronically, to ensure staff hours are properly submitted.

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For companies that bill clients for work by the hour,

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these clerks help ensure accurate tracking

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of hours worked and commissions.

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Payroll clerks enter employee data,

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update records when employment status changes,

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and review timecards for errors.

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They make sure to calculate and withhold taxes

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and other deductions, such as insurance and retirement.

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Attention to detail and good communication skills

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are important for interacting with employees at every level.

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Clerks find work in private companies, school systems,

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accounting and payroll service companies,

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government organizations and employment services.

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While some clerks have a college degree,

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most positions require a high school diploma

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and include on the job training.

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The accuracy and dedication required to be

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a good timekeeping and payroll clerk

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is something employers greatly depend on.