Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Milwaukee! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce. This role offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in employee records
- Generate payroll reports for internal audits and compliance purposes
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll data
- Assist with year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) distribution
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, or similar payroll software
- Strong knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, WI DOR)
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table expertise
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities