Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Apex Financial Solutions in downtown Los Angeles! We're seeking a meticulous Payroll Clerk to ensure accurate and timely compensation for our workforce. This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment. If you excel in precision and compliance, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish tax withholdings, deductions, and bonuses
- Ensure compliance with federal, state (CA EDD), and local payroll regulations
- Maintain confidential employee records and payroll documentation
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries
- Prepare monthly/yearly payroll reports for auditors and executives
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
- Utilize Excel for payroll data analysis and reporting
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or proven expertise in payroll systems
- Deep knowledge of CA payroll laws (AB 5, meal period rules)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- ISO 9001 compliance experience preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion