Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Chicago! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in the heart of downtown. Perfect your payroll expertise while making a tangible impact on employee satisfaction and financial compliance.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and garnishments
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in real-time
- Prepare and submit year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) with 99.8% accuracy
- Implement new payroll policies compliant with Illinois labor laws
- Support HR with onboarding paperwork and timekeeping system audits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel functions
- FDA certification in payroll compliance (preferred)
- Deep understanding of FLSA, ERISA, and Illinois BOLI regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to manage confidential data with discretion