Sample Job Description for Payroll Coordinator


This sample job description template for the position of Payroll Coordinator will guide you in preparing the actual JD for this opening in your organization.

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator

Location of the job: Washington, DC 20043

Years of Experience: 1 to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

We are intent on growing and always looking for Good, Qualified Accounting Coordinators to join our already Strong and Fun Team in order to provide our Organization with in-depth accounting expertise and exceptional corporate support services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepares monthly and quarterly reconciliations of all payroll-related general ledger accounts.
  • Handles confidential and sensitive employee information.
  • Prepares, audits, reconciles and resolves processing and employee issues to ensure accurate reporting within payroll and equity deadlines.
  • Ensures accurate reporting of variable compensation via the ongoing administration of the Company’s software-based commission tool.
  • Ensures accurate reporting of payroll and equity compensation based on requirements of Company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, Federal, state and IRS regulations.
  • Manually calculates wages for overtime and terminations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.​
  • Ability to develop and maintain files and records.​
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.​
  • Previous experience with ADP Payforce
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.​
  • Excellent organizing and coordinating skills.​
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Ensure the highest level of accuracy, confidentiality and customer service
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.​