Also called: Payroll Specialist
Makes sure everyone gets paid correctly and on time.
You collect timesheets, fix a missing overtime entry, run payroll for 600 people and answer an employee who thinks taxes were taken out wrong.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; payroll certification (FPC/CPP) helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Business Administration.
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years). Declining as payroll software automates the work.
High risk for 10 years. Payroll software already does most calculations and tax withholding, so clerk jobs keep shrinking.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to payroll clerk or timekeeper openings at companies and payroll firms
Classes: Accounting, Spreadsheets or computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-3051.
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