Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Oakland as a Payroll Clerk and become the backbone of our employee compensation operations! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a forward-thinking organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify timecards and reconcile discrepancies with department heads
- Calculate and garnish deductions (taxes, benefits, child support)
- Generate payroll reports for finance and HR leadership
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Manage year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) and audits
- Onboard new hires with payroll setup and documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP or similar payroll software
- Strong knowledge of CA labor laws and FLSA requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- CPP certification preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality