Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in downtown Los Angeles! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment with competitive benefits and modern HR tech stack. If you're passionate about precision and compliance, apply today to become part of our award-winning organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and court-ordered payments
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clear documentation
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, CA labor laws, and internal controls
- Generate payroll reports for CFO and HR leadership team
- Support year-end W-2 processing and 1099 vendor payments
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll software
- Deep knowledge of CA wage & hour regulations (AB 5, AB 2257)
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience with garnishment processing and tax filing
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities