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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk

Operational-level

Also known as: Accounting Assistant, Attendance Clerk, Bonus Clerk, Checkman

Finance & LegalBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.
PayrollTimekeepingHuman ResourcesAccountingFinanceBusiness AdministrationData ManagementDataAnalysisCustomer Service

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Intuit QuickBooksKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle PeopleSoftSAP softwareWorkday software
In-demand software
ADP Workforce NowKronos Workforce TimekeeperMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookOracle HRISPayroll softwareWorkday software

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-15.9%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

11,400

per year (US)

Jobs today

159,600

in 2025 → 134,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
Moderate
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
High
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI and automation will significantly impact this career by streamlining data entry, time tracking, and even payroll calculation processes. Clerks will shift towards validating automated outputs, resolving exceptions, and handling complex compliance issues. This transition will require enhanced analytical skills and a focus on problem-solving rather than routine data processing.

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Salary

$58,260

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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