Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Minneapolis as a Payroll Clerk and make an immediate impact on employee compensation processes. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. This full-time temporary position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge payroll systems in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and court orders
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies with general ledger accounts
- Prepare and submit quarterly tax filings (941, 940, state unemployment)
- Maintain confidential employee records and payroll documentation
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA timeframe
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, or equivalent payroll software
- Knowledge of federal/state wage-hour regulations (FLSA, FICA)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- CPP certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
- Ability to handle sensitive data with absolute discretion