Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an immediate-hire Payroll Clerk in Portland's vibrant downtown core. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations for 150+ employees while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work schedule with 2 remote days per week. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and value precision, this is your next career move.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and child support orders
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (Form 941, OR-W-3)
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with clear, accurate documentation
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
- Conduct internal audits to ensure FLSA and Oregon labor law compliance
- Manage new hire onboarding for payroll setup and tax form collection
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or equivalent payroll systems
- Deep understanding of FLSA, OR-OLI, and garnishment 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 and ability to handle confidential data
- Proven problem-solving skills with payroll discrepancies