Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about accuracy? We're seeking a Payroll Clerk to support our Payroll Manager and Payroll Administrator in the accurate and timely processing of our biweekly payroll.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Work Environment : Become part of a forward-thinking firm that enjoys substantial support and visibility from the firm's executive leadership.

Professional Development : Take advantage of continuous learning opportunities and avenues for career growth.

Inclusion : Join a Business Resource Group and share cultural, experiential, or job-related interests, experiences, and / or backgrounds.

Impactful Contributions : Play a pivotal role in developing industry-leading solutions that make a significant difference in legal practice and client service.

Your Role :

As a Payroll Clerk within our Accounting & Financial team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Review Personnel Change Notification reports and update information in Workday

Ensure all changes are accurately entered into the system

Verify data for completeness and correctness

Receive, review, and manage incoming payroll correspondence

Review Personnel Notices and W-4 forms; update Workday as appropriate

Balance payroll registers to updated control totals after processing in Workday

Reconcile discrepancies as needed to ensure accuracy

Assist with investigating tax filing problems and delinquency notices

Maintain confidentiality of payroll, client, and firm information at all times

What We're Looking For :

Growth Mindset : Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.

Communication : Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Detail-Oriented : Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent required. The salary range for this position is from $48,000 $54,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found

here

in the Careers section of the Firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.