Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Oakland as a Payroll Clerk! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce. This immediate-hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact employee satisfaction. If you're passionate about precision in payroll operations and thrive in a fast-paced setting, apply today to become a vital part of our Oakland-based organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and verify deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
- Manage time and attendance data integration with HRIS systems
- Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly tax filings
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll information
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Generate payroll reports for finance and executive leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, or comparable payroll software
- Deep understanding of federal and California state labor laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with 0% error tolerance
- Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table expertise