Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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.

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.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

• Bachelor's degree
  32 %

Work Activities

• Working with Computers

  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Processing Information

  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

• Getting Information

  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

• Performing Administrative Activities

  Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Detailed Work Activities

• Verify employee information.
• Execute sales or other financial transactions.
• Record personnel information.
• Enter information into databases or software programs.
• Calculate financial data.

Work Interests

• Conventional

  Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

• Enterprising

  Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.