ONET Occupations » 43-3051.00

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.54)
  2. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.16)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.87)
  4. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.87)
  5. Listen - People (3.75)
  6. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.62)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.53)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  9. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.75)
  2. Written Expression (3.62)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  4. Oral Expression (3.50)
  5. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.54)
  2. Dependability (4.41)
  3. Integrity (4.36)
  4. Independence (4.10)
  5. Cooperation (4.02)
  6. Concern for Others (3.87)
  7. Self Control (3.70)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.70)
  9. Initiative (3.69)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.61)
  11. Analytical Thinking (3.53)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.50)
  13. Social Orientation (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.76)
  2. Getting Information (4.61)
  3. Performing Administrative Activities (4.16)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.03)
  5. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.02)
  6. Processing Information (3.95)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.84)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.80)
  9. Documenting/Recording Information (3.69)
  1. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.76)
  2. Process Payroll Documents, Records, Or Checks (4.16)
  3. Prepare Tax Reports (4.16)
  4. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (4.16)
  5. Prepare Reports (4.16)
  6. Fill Out Business Or Government Forms (4.16)
  7. Compute Taxes (3.95)
  8. Reconcile Or Balance Financial Records (3.95)
  9. Compute Financial Data (3.95)
  10. Maintain Balance Sheets (3.95)
  11. Compile Data For Financial Reports (3.95)
  12. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.84)
  13. Enter Time Sheet Information (3.69)