Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in the heart of New York City. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our employee payroll operations with precision and compliance. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Help us ensure our 500+ employees receive accurate, timely compensation while maintaining strict adherence to federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP and QuickBooks
- Calculate and garnish wages for tax withholdings, benefits, and deductions
- Verify time records and reconcile discrepancies with HR and department heads
- Generate payroll reports for management and external audits
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, NY State labor laws, and ACA requirements
- Manage year-end tax filings (W-2, 1099) and quarterly payroll tax deposits
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA timeframe
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP/QuickBooks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel essential)
- NY State Payroll Certification or equivalent credentials
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, NY tax codes, and garnishment laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Exceptional attention to detail with 99.9% accuracy rate
- Ability to manage sensitive confidential information
- Proven problem-solving skills for payroll discrepancies