Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Urgently Hiring Payroll Clerk in Long Beach, CA! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our payroll operations with precision and compliance. This is a critical role ensuring accurate, timely payment processing for 200+ employees while maintaining strict confidentiality. If you excel in fast-paced environments and have payroll expertise, we want to hear from you!
Our ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting where accuracy meets efficiency. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a respected financial services firm.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP and QuickBooks
- Calculate and garnish deductions, bonuses, commissions, and overtime
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (CA, FL, NY)
- Prepare and file payroll tax forms (941s, 940s, state quarterly reports)
- Manage garnishments, wage attachments, and court-ordered deductions
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems
- Assist with year-end processing (W-2s, 1099s, 1095s)
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Deep knowledge of CA labor laws and FLSA requirements
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to prioritize tasks in deadline-driven environments