Assessment Template For Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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Popular Job Roles
Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant)Payroll AssistantPayroll ClerkPayroll CoordinatorPayroll RepresentativePayroll SpecialistPayroll TechnicianPersonnel AssistantPersonnel TechnicianTimekeeper

Occupation-Specific

Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min

Tasks

  • Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.
  • Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.
  • Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.
  • Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.
  • Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.

Technology Skills

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite ERP, Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Oracle PeopleSoft

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Time accounting software

Kronos Workforce Payroll, Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper, UNITIME, Virtual Software Virtual Timecard

Accounting software

Fund accounting software, Intuit QuickBooks, Sage 50 Accounting, Tax software

Human resources software

ADP Enterprise HR, API Navigator, Human Resource MicroSystems HR Entre, Sage HRMS

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Administrative
Questions20
Time Limit25 min

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Economics and Accounting

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit15 min
Knowledge
Administrative
Questions20
Time Limit25 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Interests
Conventional
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Work Values
Relationships
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Integrity
Questions25
Time Limit25 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Interests

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Enterprising

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Work Values

Relationships

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Support

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Work Styles

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Self-Control

Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

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