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Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

Are you are a detail-oriented individual who is discreet in handling and distributing confidential information? Are you good at calculating numbers and maintaining important records? Do you enjoy working in an office environment?

If this sounds like you, perhaps you should consider a career as a Payroll Specialist. They input data from time sheets, production records, or individual time cards to computerized payroll system. They are also responsible for balancing payroll runs, producing federal, state and local tax payments, and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues.

All employers are required to pay their employees and the paychecks must be accurate. It is important to have the right training. Get an edge on the competition by learning the necessary skills to become successful in this field.

Salary Range: $11-$15 per hour for entry level positions with potential to earn more with additional training and experience

This is a hybrid course, a combination of 120 hours face to face and 70 hours of online instruction.

This 190-hours of training includes:

• The Need for Payroll and Personnel Records
• Knowledge of Payroll Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Employment Laws and Regulations
• Computing and Paying Wages and Salaries
• Computing and Paying Social Security Taxes
• Computing and Paying Federal Tax Withholding
• Computing and Paying Unemployment Taxes
• Analyzing and Journalizing Payroll Transactions
• Understanding Percentage and Wage Bracket
• Withholding Tables
• Understanding the Federal Payroll Tax Calendar
• Federal Filing of W-2, 941, W-3, 940, and 940-EZ forms
• Manual and Computerized Payroll Simulation
• Account Balancing Skills
• Simple Accounting Procedures
• Preparing Financial Reports
• Problem Solving Skills
• Records Maintenance Skills
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic Word Processing Skills
• Data Entry/10-Key Skills
And More...

Requirements to Register for this Quick Jobs class:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Computer Skills

Course Details: Specific Class Information

Price of Course
$183.00
This fee must be paid at the time of registration.

Estimated Book Cost
$306.00
Students are expected to have all required books at the start of class.

Contact the GTCC Bookstore. 336-454-1126; 55061

Additional Supplies
Copy paper, flash drive, small headsets, etc

Students must earn a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) by the end of course training.
CRC Fee
$30.00 Payment of the fee will be discussed in class.