Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Houston! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations with precision and compliance. This is a critical role requiring expertise in processing multi-state payroll, ensuring tax compliance, and maintaining confidential employee data. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for accuracy, apply now to become part of our growing organization!
Responsibilities
- Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees across multiple states
- Calculate and garnish deductions (taxes, benefits, retirement contributions)
- Ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws and FLSA regulations
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax reports (941, 940, state forms)
- Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software
- Expert knowledge of federal/state payroll tax regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, formulas)
- Proven ability to handle sensitive financial data with confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in high-volume environments