Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk at Pacific Northwest Financial Services. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage payroll operations for 200+ employees across Oregon. This hybrid role (3 days in Portland office, 2 remote) offers growth opportunities in a supportive environment with competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance. Help us ensure accurate, timely compensation while contributing to our mission of financial excellence in the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for deductions, taxes, and benefits
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and file quarterly tax forms (941s, 940s, state unemployment)
- Manage time and attendance data integration
- Assist with year-end W-2 processing and audits
- Document payroll processes and maintain compliance records
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP or equivalent payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, state wage laws, and tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, formulas)
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Business (or equivalent experience)
- PHR or CPP certification preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion