Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in San Jose! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a tech-forward environment. If you excel in precision and compliance while supporting employee satisfaction through seamless payroll operations, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, bonuses, commissions, and expense reimbursements
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (CA labor laws, FLSA)
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly tax filings (Form 941, DE-9)
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee verification
- Generate payroll reports for finance department and HR analytics
- Coordinate year-end W-2 distribution and 1099 contractor reporting
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP or similar HCM systems and Microsoft Excel
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Deep understanding of CA wage orders and tax filing requirements
- Proven ability to maintain 100% compliance in audits
- Exceptional attention to detail with numerical accuracy
- Strong problem-solving skills for complex payroll scenarios
- Ability to confidentially handle sensitive employee data