Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Phoenix, AZ! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This is a critical role requiring precision, confidentiality, and expertise in payroll systems. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to make an immediate impact, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP and QuickBooks
- Calculate and garnish wages, deductions, and tax withholdings
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee inquiries
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (AZ labor laws)
- Prepare and file payroll tax forms (941, 940, unemployment reports)
- Maintain accurate payroll records and electronic filing systems
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly reports for leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- ADP and QuickBooks proficiency required
- Strong understanding of AZ payroll tax regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Proven attention to detail with error rates <0.5%
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel pivot tables essential)
- Ability to meet urgent deadlines in high-volume environments