Payroll Processing Verification Checklist

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This Template was installed 4 times.

Employee Data Verification

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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

2 of 8

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

3 of 8

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

4 of 8

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

5 of 8

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

6 of 8

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

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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

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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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