Job Description
Are you a meticulous Payroll Specialist seeking a dynamic opportunity? Apex Financial Solutions is currently hiring for a Remote Friendly Payroll Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
We are a growing financial firm dedicated to precision and employee satisfaction. We offer a hybrid-friendly environment where you can manage complex payroll operations from the comfort of your home while collaborating with our Bakersfield-based leadership team.
Key Highlights:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible PTO policy.
If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for compliance, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 150 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Ensure accuracy in gross-to-net calculations, tax withholdings, and garnishments.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive payroll data and employee records.
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns and ensure timely remittance.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries regarding pay stubs and deductions.
- Assist with year-end processing, including W-2s and 1099s.
- Collaborate with the HR department to update employee information and compensation details.
- Perform regular audits of payroll records to ensure compliance with FLSA and state regulations.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
- Must be proficient in ADP (Workforce Now or Complete) or similar payroll software.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and California state payroll tax laws.
- Excellent attention to detail and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll concepts to non-finance staff.
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR, or equivalent work experience.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while meeting strict deadlines.