Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk at Metropolis Financial Group in the heart of New York City. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce. This immediate opening offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced financial services environment. If you thrive in numbers and excel in compliance, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Verify timekeeping records and reconcile discrepancies with HR department
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and court orders
- Generate payroll reports for internal audits and regulatory compliance
- Administer 401(k) contributions and health insurance premium deductions
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA timeframe
- Maintain confidential payroll records and ensure SOX compliance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
- Deep understanding of FLSA, FICA, and NY state labor regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- CPP certification preferred
- Proven track record of 100% payroll accuracy
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in high-volume environment