Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk at Southwest Financial Solutions. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing Albuquerque-based workforce. This role is perfect for someone passionate about financial precision and employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 150+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for tax withholdings, benefits, and deductions
- Generate payroll reports and maintain compliance with federal/state regulations
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees
- Administer 401(k) enrollments and retirement contributions
- Prepare year-end W-2s and 1099 forms
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
- Knowledge of FLSA, NM state labor laws, and IRS guidelines
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive data