Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Chicago! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This is an immediate hire opportunity offering competitive benefits and growth potential. Ideal for candidates with 2+ years of payroll experience and proficiency in ADP systems. Help us maintain compliance while supporting our workforce's financial wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for deductions, taxes, and benefits
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and file quarterly tax forms (941, 940, W-2)
- Support new hire onboarding for payroll setup
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA
- Maintain compliance with federal/state labor laws
Qualifications
- 2+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP or similar payroll systems
- Strong understanding of FLSA and Illinois labor laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Proven problem-solving and multitasking abilities