Payroll Clerk Job Duties: Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments.Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests.Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.