Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Clerk where precision meets purpose. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our payroll operations with exceptional accuracy and compliance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that values growth and work-life balance. Be part of a company that's redefining payroll excellence in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly tax filings
- Address employee payroll inquiries with timely resolutions
- Maintain confidential payroll records and audit trails
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP or similar payroll software
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state tax laws
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- CPP certification or willingness to pursue within 6 months
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities