Payroll Processing Verification Checklist
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Employee Data Verification
Ensures accuracy of employee information used for payroll calculation.
Employee Status Verification
Employee ID Validation
Legal Name Verification
Social Security Number (SSN) Check Digit
Address Confirmation
Bank Account Verification
Date of Hire Verification
Hours Worked & Attendance
Confirms accuracy of employee hours, including overtime, tips, and comp time.
Total Regular Hours Worked
Total Overtime Hours Worked
Total Tip Amount Received (if applicable)
Comp Time Accrued/Used (if applicable)
Attendance Record Source
Notes on Attendance Discrepancies (if any)
Date of Timesheet Approval
Timesheet Approval Status
Wage & Salary Calculation
Validates correct calculation of gross pay based on hourly rates, salaries, and applicable bonuses.
Hourly Rate Verification
Salary Amount Verification
Overtime Hours Calculation
Bonus Amount Verification
Pay Frequency (e.g., Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly)
Correct Pay Group Assignment
Comments/Notes on Wage Calculations (if any)
Tax Withholding & Reporting
Verifies accurate calculation and withholding of federal, state, and local taxes, and ensures proper reporting.
Federal Income Tax Withholding Amount
State Income Tax Withholding Amount
Local Income Tax Withholding Amount (if applicable)
Social Security Tax Withholding Amount
Medicare Tax Withholding Amount
Form 941 Filed and Submitted?
Form 940 Filed and Submitted?
Date of Last Tax Filing (Form 941)
Upload copy of Form 941 (if applicable)
Deductions & Contributions
Confirms accuracy of employee and employer contributions to benefits, retirement plans, and other deductions.
Total Employee 401k Contributions
Total Employer 401k Matching Contributions
Total Health Insurance Premiums - Employee Portion
Total Health Insurance Premiums - Employer Portion
Total Workers Compensation Contributions
Union Dues Deduction Applied?
Total Union Dues Deducted (if applicable)
Which voluntary deductions are included?
Specify other voluntary deductions (if 'Other' selected)
Payment Processing & Distribution
Validates the method of payment, ensures accurate amounts are paid to employees, and addresses direct deposit verification.
Payment Method Used:
Total Number of Employees Paid:
Total Gross Pay Amount:
Total Net Pay Amount:
Payment Issue Date:
Notes/Comments on Payment Processing:
Direct Deposit Verification Status:
Payment File/Record Backup:
Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
Confirms adherence to relevant labor laws, wage and hour regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements (e.g., tip pooling rules).
Confirm compliance with federal minimum wage laws.
Verify compliance with state minimum wage laws.
Confirm adherence to tip pooling agreements (if applicable).
Verify compliance with overtime regulations (FLSA).
Date of last compliance audit.
Summary of any compliance issues identified and corrective actions taken.
Number of employee complaints regarding wage/hour issues received this period.
Confirm compliance with applicable pay transparency laws (if any).
Record Keeping & Documentation
Reviews completeness and accuracy of payroll records and supporting documentation for audit trails.
Last Payroll Cycle End Date
Total Number of Paychecks Issued
Summary of any unusual payroll adjustments/corrections made
Payroll Register Export (e.g., CSV, Excel)
Were all timekeeping records reconciled to payroll?
Explanation for any discrepancies found during reconciliation (if applicable)
Are tip records retained as required by law?
Date of last audit of payroll records
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