Job Description
Join Capital Financial Group's dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Washington DC. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate payroll processing for our growing workforce. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment in the heart of the nation's capital. Your expertise will directly support our mission to deliver exceptional financial services to diverse clients across the region.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and court orders
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with federal/state payroll regulations (DC, MD, VA)
- Generate payroll reports for auditors and executive leadership
- Maintain confidential employee records and tax documentation
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience in multi-state environments
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) preferred
- Deep understanding of FLSA, DC wage laws, and IRS Form 941 requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in numerical data handling
- Strong problem-solving skills for payroll discrepancies and audits
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and meet tight deadlines