Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in the heart of San Francisco! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This is an immediate opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment where your expertise will directly contribute to employee satisfaction and compliance excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify and reconcile time records, deductions, and bonuses
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Manage garnishments, 401(k) contributions, and benefits deductions
- Prepare and file payroll tax forms (941s, 940s, state filings)
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
- Generate payroll reports for accounting and HR leadership
- Support year-end processing and W-2 distribution
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Deep knowledge of CA payroll tax laws and FLSA requirements
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive data with absolute confidentiality