Payroll Clerk

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.

Location : Richland, WA Wage : $18-$20

Payroll Clerk 10 / 15 / 2025

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 :

QUALIFICATIONS :

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.