Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional looking for an immediate opportunity? Nexus Payroll Services is urgently hiring a Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic team in the heart of Seattle, WA. We pride ourselves on accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction. If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for payroll administration, we want to hear from you immediately.
As a Payroll Clerk, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time. This is a fantastic chance to work with a modern payroll infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all employees using ADP and QuickBooks.
- Prepare and distribute W-2s and 1099s in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Reconcile payroll data, ensure timekeeping accuracy, and resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Calculate and process payroll taxes, deductions, and benefits.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close procedures related to payroll accounting.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records and files.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax forms, and deductions.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Previous experience as a Payroll Clerk or in a similar accounting role (1-3 years minimum).
- Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) is required.
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and tax regulations.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and data entry.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to detect errors in large datasets.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.