Job Description
We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented Senior Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in Boston. This critical role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees while maintaining strict compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll be the guardian of our employees' financial well-being, working in a fast-paced environment where precision meets excellence. Join us in building a culture of trust and operational integrity.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, DOL, and Massachusetts state labor laws
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Support year-end processes including W-2 distribution and 1099 reporting
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Generate payroll analytics and audit reports for leadership review
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent expertise
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and MA payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Proven track record of zero audit findings
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with 100% accuracy
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills