Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk and become the backbone of our employee compensation system. We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. This hybrid role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment with competitive benefits and professional development resources.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate garnishments, deductions, and bonuses according to legal requirements
- Prepare and file federal/state tax forms (941s, W-2s, unemployment reports)
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries within SLAs
- Reconcile payroll accounts and maintain compliance records
- Collaborate with HR on timekeeping system integration
- Support month-end/year-end closing processes
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business (or 3+ years equivalent experience)
- ADP Workforce Now certification or similar payroll software proficiency
- Proven knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and Maryland wage-hour laws
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Ability to handle sensitive data with absolute confidentiality