Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Portland! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who start before December 31st. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work schedule in Oregon's most vibrant city. You'll be instrumental in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees while gaining exposure to cutting-edge HRIS systems.
Why Nexus Financial? We're a top-rated employer with 4.8/5 Glassdoor reviews, offering professional development stipends, quarterly team outings, and a 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%. Our modern downtown office is steps from Pioneer Courthouse Square and MAX lines.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 99.9% accuracy
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies quarterly
- Support HR with time-off tracking and benefits administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor regulations
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and external audits
- Train new hires on payroll systems and timekeeping procedures
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, Paychex, or similar HRIS platforms
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or actively pursuing certification
- Expertise in multi-state tax regulations (especially OR, WA, CA)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with garnishment processing and wage attachments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills