Principal purpose of position 
Compiles payroll data, and enters data or computes and posts wages, and reconciles errors, to maintain payroll records, using computer.

Essential job functions:
•	Prepares computer input forms, enters data into computer files, or computes wages and deductions, using calculator, and posts to payroll records.
•	Reviews wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
•	Records changes affecting net wages, for example exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
•	Records data concerning transfer of employees between departments.
•	May also prorate expenses to be debited or credited to each department for cost accounting records.
•	Prepare periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
•	Keep records of leave pay and nontaxable wages.
•	Prepare and issue paychecks.