Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist with unprecedented flexibility! Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations for our growing client base in Durham, NC. Enjoy the freedom of customized work schedules while ensuring accurate and timely compensation processing. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility, perfect for work-life balance. You'll leverage cutting-edge payroll systems to drive efficiency and compliance, making a tangible impact on employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees across multiple states
- Manage tax filings, deductions, and garnishments in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and reconciliation processes
- Administer benefits enrollments and deductions through HRIS platforms
- Generate payroll reports for leadership and external audits
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and payroll data integrity
- Implement process improvements using ADP Workforce Now and Excel automation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
- Active CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state-specific payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table experience
- Exceptional attention to detail with proven error prevention track record
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in flexible environment