Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented financial professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in Los Angeles?
Apex Payroll Solutions is urgently seeking a highly skilled Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic team. We pride ourselves on precision, compliance, and employee satisfaction. In this role, you will be the backbone of our compensation operations, ensuring that every employee is paid accurately and on time while adhering to complex California labor laws.
Join us and take the next step in your finance career with a company that values integrity and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 200+ employees with 100% accuracy using ADP Workforce Now.
- Prepare and distribute paychecks, direct deposits, and reconcile payroll tax deposits.
- Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, with specific focus on California Wage and Hour laws.
- Handle complex payroll adjustments, garnishments, tax levies, and benefit deductions.
- Maintain accurate, confidential payroll files and audit records for internal and external compliance.
- Assist with year-end tax filings, W-2 preparation, and 1099 issuance.
- Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax forms, and time-off balances.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-3 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing (ADP, Paychex, or similar software strongly preferred).
- Strong working knowledge of California payroll tax laws and labor regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and payroll software systems.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial data with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.