Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Clerk in the heart of Oakland! We're urgently seeking a meticulous professional to manage our payroll operations with precision and care. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your expertise will be valued. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that celebrates excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (CA, FL, NY)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 99.8% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly/year-end reports
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll documentation
- Audit timekeeping records against department submissions
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Expert knowledge of CA labor laws (AB5, meal/rest breaks)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality
- Experience with garnishment processing and tax form 941/940