Payroll Clerk
Location: Richland, WA Wage: $18-$20
6/10/2026
Payroll Clerk
The Payroll Clerk performs payroll duties including processing multistate payrolls, processing employee and participant/enrollee record changes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Processes weekly multistate payroll for Union employees.
Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests
Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
Handles all personnel transactions, new hires, promotions, terminations as well as changes including deduction changes and 401(k) deferral changes for Union employees.
Provides excellent customer service with clear and timely communications on payroll questions and issues.
Assists as needed in providing information for reconciling payroll liability accounts and follows up to resolve discrepancies
Researches and resolves any payroll-related adjustments, problems, or questions; maintains record of adjustment or resolution.
Responds to garnishment and unemployment payroll requests.
Keeps informed of changes to employment and payroll laws and regulations.
Other related duties, as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for extended periods of time
Working with technology and office equipment such as a computer, printer, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in processing payroll; complex processing involving multiple states and large number of employees is a plus.
Experience with payroll software. Knowledge of coins is a plus.
Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Adherence to confidentiality and handling sensitive information with discretion
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Consistent and dependable in communicating updates, and following through on tasks to successful completion
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and to shift direction in response to changing work situations
All employees are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Apollo Mechanical Contractors “Apollo” ensures that no applicant for employment or employee of Apollo is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic any characteristic of his or her relatives, friends, or associates.
- Department
- PROFESSIONAL/ADMIN
- Role
- Payroll Clerk
- Locations
- Kennewick, Richland
About Apollo Mechanical Contractors
Apollo Mechanical Contractors is a Native American-owned business that officially began operations in 1981 under the guidance and vision of owner Bruce Ratchford. Apollo is based in Kennewick, Washington, performing Full Mechanical projects across the United States and around the world. Apollo employs over 2000 people, with annual revenues of over $600 Million.
Apollo Sheet Metal officially began operations in 1981, building on a vision that originated in the mid-1970s by owner Bruce Ratchford. With a decade of experience and expertise in mechanical design and business management, Mr. Ratchford incorporated Apollo in Richland Washington, to serve the Tri-Cities’ construction needs. Since 1981, Apollo has expanded its market to include locations across the United States and multiple countries.
Apollo has progressively grown larger than its original scope and has expanded its operations to specialize in mechanical construction for correctional facilities, hospitals, laboratories, high tech data centers, schools, and industrial facilities.