Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Southwest Financial Group as a Payroll Clerk in Albuquerque, NM! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our company's financial stability while advancing your career in payroll administration.
Our ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing precision and expertise to every payroll cycle. You'll be instrumental in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations while delivering exceptional service to employees. If you're passionate about numbers and want to make a tangible impact, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and child support
- Verify timecard accuracy and reconcile payroll discrepancies
- Generate payroll reports for management and auditors
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, IRS, and NM state labor laws
- Administer 401(k) enrollments and deductions
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification preferred
- Proficiency with MS Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Knowledge of NM state tax regulations and garnishment laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting or related field
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing
- Attention to detail with 99.9% accuracy in calculations