Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk and become the backbone of employee compensation at Apex Financial Solutions. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce in Los Angeles. This is an immediate opportunity to make a direct impact while working with modern payroll systems in a collaborative environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth potential in our downtown LA office.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule using ADP and QuickBooks
- Manage time and attendance records, reconciling discrepancies promptly
- Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax filings and year-end forms
- Handle garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with precision
- Conduct payroll audits and resolve employee inquiries confidentially
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, EDD, and other labor regulations
- Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related matters
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience required
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Expertise in ADP Enterprise and QuickBooks Payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of California labor laws and multi-state payroll requirements
- Advanced Excel skills with data visualization capabilities
- Proven ability to manage sensitive financial information with discretion
- Professional certification (CPP, FPC) strongly preferred