Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Chicago as a Payroll Clerk! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage our payroll operations with precision and compliance. At Global Financial Solutions, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment in the heart of downtown Chicago. Grow your career while ensuring our employees receive accurate and timely compensation.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees bi-weekly using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, bonuses, and commissions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, IL withholding)
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns (941, 940, state forms)
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare year-end W-2s/1099s
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on benefits deductions and leave tracking
- Audit payroll data for accuracy before final processing
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or 3+ years payroll experience
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, or similar payroll software
- Deep knowledge of Illinois and federal payroll tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines during payroll cycles