Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in downtown Chicago as a Senior Payroll Clerk! We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees across Illinois. This hybrid role (3 days office/2 days remote) offers competitive benefits, professional development, and a collaborative work environment. If you excel in precision and compliance, we want you on our team!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, tax filings, and year-end reconciliations
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and benefit changes
- Audit time records and resolve payroll discrepancies within SLA
- Generate payroll reports for leadership and external audits
- Maintain compliance with federal/state labor laws (FLSA, FICA, IL withholding)
- Train junior payroll staff on system updates and procedures
Qualifications
- 3+ years multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll system expertise
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and QuickBooks
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, ACA, and Illinois labor regulations
- Proven problem-solving with 100% audit accuracy
- BS in Accounting/Finance or relevant certification (CPP preferred)
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion