Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Detroit! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This urgent opening offers immediate start for candidates with proven payroll expertise. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in downtown Detroit.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP system
- Calculate and garnish wages for deductions, taxes, and benefits
- Prepare and file payroll tax forms (941, W-2, 1099) in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee inquiries
- Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure data integrity in HRIS
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly/quarterly reports
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll processes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP/Great Plains
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Strong understanding of FLSA, garnishment laws, and payroll taxation
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines in fast-paced environment
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing