Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as a Payroll Clerk where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment that values career growth. Why join us? We offer flexible scheduling, professional development stipends, and a hybrid work model. Be part of a company recognized as a Top Workplace in Illinois for three consecutive years!
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish deductions for taxes, benefits, and retirement contributions
- Reconcile payroll accounts with general ledger entries monthly
- Generate payroll reports for leadership and compliance audits
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Coordinate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations
- Maintain confidential employee records per data security protocols
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel functions
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Deep understanding of FLSA, FICA, and state-specific payroll laws
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Experience with garnishment orders and wage attachments
- Strong analytical skills for reconciling discrepancies