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Payroll Clerk roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application certifying the prevailing wage before petitioning USCIS. Annual cap competition and per-country backlogs affect your timeline, so targeting employers with active LCA filing history matters.
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To complete a variety of payroll clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. Responsible for overall on-line and manual payroll processing of a distribution center.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Clerk II
- Performs weekly on-line detailing of payroll for individual units in assigned distribution center and other units as needed.
- Calculates and processes special payments.
- Resolves routine payroll problems.
- Ensures proper calculation and payment of sick pay, vacation pay, retro pay, and termination pay.
- Prepares labor report adjustments for any general journal entries and other miscellaneous adjustments.
- Processes all forms and proper electronic transmissions as necessary in a timely manner.
- Completes, reviews, and submits weekly Labor Report to Controller. Researches and explains material Labor Report variances.
- Serves as back up for various clerical duties and reports as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Payroll Clerk II
- Ability to follow verbal or written instruction.
- Possess a basic understanding of accounting and payroll principles and the procedures, terminology and practices involved.
- Possess good math skills and figures aptitude. Position requires use of calculators, on-line computer terminals, telephones and other office equipment. Prior experience with PeopleSoft payroll application and/or Kronos timekeeping application preferred.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and company personnel.
- Work requires knowledge of the policies and procedures of the office or function.
WHAT IS IT LIKE AT ALBERTSONS?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
INTRODUCTION
To complete a variety of payroll clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. Responsible for overall on-line and manual payroll processing of a distribution center.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Payroll Clerk II
- Performs weekly on-line detailing of payroll for individual units in assigned distribution center and other units as needed.
- Calculates and processes special payments.
- Resolves routine payroll problems.
- Ensures proper calculation and payment of sick pay, vacation pay, retro pay, and termination pay.
- Prepares labor report adjustments for any general journal entries and other miscellaneous adjustments.
- Processes all forms and proper electronic transmissions as necessary in a timely manner.
- Completes, reviews, and submits weekly Labor Report to Controller. Researches and explains material Labor Report variances.
- Serves as back up for various clerical duties and reports as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Payroll Clerk II
- Ability to follow verbal or written instruction.
- Possess a basic understanding of accounting and payroll principles and the procedures, terminology and practices involved.
- Possess good math skills and figures aptitude. Position requires use of calculators, on-line computer terminals, telephones and other office equipment. Prior experience with PeopleSoft payroll application and/or Kronos timekeeping application preferred.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills both with co-workers and over the telephone with outside and company personnel.
- Work requires knowledge of the policies and procedures of the office or function.
WHAT IS IT LIKE AT ALBERTSONS?
Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to payroll functions. Accounting, finance, business administration, or human resources degrees are the strongest fit. A general business degree paired with payroll-specific coursework or certifications strengthens your petition against an RFE.
Filter employers using LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Payroll Clerk or payroll-adjacent roles. Employers with recent LCA filings already understand the DOL certification process, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM OPT employers must use E-Verify, but for cap-gap purposes, your employer's E-Verify enrollment also confirms their eligibility to employ you during the gap between OPT expiration and your H-1B start date on October 1.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before your salary discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the prevailing rate for your SOC code and geographic area, so knowing the floor protects you from undershooting.
Get your O*NET SOC code right on the LCA
Payroll Clerk roles typically fall under the O*NET classification for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks. Confirm with your employer that the SOC code on the LCA matches your actual duties, since a mismatch between the LCA occupation and the I-129 petition can trigger a USCIS RFE.
Request premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which can conflict with a specific start date your employer needs. Premium processing guarantees a USCIS decision within 15 business days. Raise this option during offer negotiations, as employers often agree when onboarding timelines are firm.
H-1B Visa Payroll Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Payroll Clerk role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Payroll Clerk roles qualify when the employer can demonstrate that tasks such as multi-state tax compliance, payroll system configuration, or benefits reconciliation require specialized accounting or finance knowledge, not just general clerical training.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Payroll Clerk positions?
Large corporations, healthcare systems, and companies with complex multi-state payroll operations are most likely to sponsor because they have dedicated HR and legal infrastructure to manage the filing. Staffing firms and payroll outsourcing companies also sponsor when the role is direct hire. Search Migrate Mate to browse Payroll Clerk openings at employers with verified LCA filing history.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Payroll Clerk candidates?
Most Payroll Clerk roles at private employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap of 65,000 regular slots and 20,000 master's cap slots. USCIS runs the lottery each March for an October 1 start date. Candidates with a U.S. master's degree get two chances in the draw. Roles at universities or nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt and can file year-round.
What wage level should a Payroll Clerk H-1B petition use?
Most entry-level Payroll Clerk petitions are filed at DOL wage Level I or Level II, depending on the complexity of duties and supervision required. The employer determines the appropriate level when completing the LCA through the OFLC Wage Search. Understating the wage level relative to actual duties is a common RFE trigger, so the job description and wage level must be consistent.
Can I switch Payroll Clerk employers while on an H-1B?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers once your I-140 has been approved and your H-1B has been valid for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For an H-1B transfer without an approved I-140, your new employer files a new I-129 petition and you can start work once USCIS receives the petition, not after approval.