Description We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Payroll Clerk, based in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The selected candidate will be working within the industry, collaborating with various departments to ensure the accurate and efficient processing of payroll and related tasks. Responsibilities: • Ensuring the accurate recording of employee timesheets in accordance with policies and union contracts. • Liaising with the Human Resources department on personnel matters, including incoming and outgoing staff, and information required for payroll processing. • Accurately setting up new employees in onboarding, payroll, and timesheet systems. • Processing bi-weekly payroll for various types of staff and ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. • Withholding and remitting payroll taxes and other payroll deductions, preparing quarterly payroll tax returns, and annual wage and tax statements. • Assisting in preparing audit and budget workpapers related to payroll. • Preparing daily remote deposits and physical cash deposits. • Preparing monthly sales and use tax returns, understanding how sales tax applies to goods and services in Minnesota, and submitting sales and use tax refund requests. • Preparing monthly building permit state surcharge reports and reconciliations for escrow accounts and uniform allowance balances. • Maintaining the fixed asset records and finance files in accordance with record retention policy. • Preparing and entering necessary accrual and adjusting journal entries and serving as the backup for utility billing and cash receipting. *Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment. Please submit your resume and call Jordan Lynch at 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is a must-have skill. • Familiarity with ADP Workforce Now is essential. • Knowledge of Ceridian software will be beneficial. • Proficiency in using Dayforce is necessary. • Understanding of Accounting Functions is crucial. • Competency in Accounts Payable (AP) is required. • Auditing skills are important. • Experience in Benefit Functions is advantageous. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .