Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Apex Financial Solutions, a leading payroll provider serving North Carolina businesses. We're seeking a meticulous Payroll Clerk to ensure accurate and timely compensation processing for our diverse client portfolio. This is an immediate opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment with competitive benefits and career growth potential. Our Raleigh office fosters innovation and professional development, making it the ideal launchpad for your finance career.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 200+ employees bi-weekly using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify time records, deductions, and tax compliance across all jurisdictions
- Prepare and reconcile quarterly payroll tax filings (941, 940, state unemployment)
- Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and year-end W-2 processing
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and payroll policy updates
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee financial data
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance knowledge
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Familiarity with FLSA, DOL regulations, and state-specific payroll laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent certification (CPP preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail with 100% accuracy in reconciliations
- Strong problem-solving skills for resolving payroll discrepancies
- Ability to prioritize deadlines in a high-volume environment