Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Chicago's vibrant Loop district! We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a nationally recognized financial institution.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/annual tax filings
- Manage employee payroll inquiries with 24-hour resolution SLA
- Collaborate with HR to onboard new hires and update payroll records
- Audit timekeeping systems for compliance with FLSA regulations
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and external auditors
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll software
- Deep understanding of FLSA, IRS, and Illinois state payroll regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table expertise
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for payroll data