Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in the heart of Washington DC as a Payroll Clerk. We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our payroll operations with precision and compliance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in a prestigious downtown location.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and auditors
- Onboard new hires with accurate payroll documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP, QuickBooks, and Excel
- CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred
- Expertise in IRS Form 941, W-2, and state unemployment filings
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive financial data
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred