Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk in the heart of Oakland! We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a thriving Bay Area organization.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax compliance for CA, OR, and WA
- Handle payroll adjustments, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Support time-off tracking and leave administration
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Prepare quarterly and annual payroll reports for auditors
- Implement process improvements using payroll analytics
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficient in ADP Workforce Now or similar HCM systems
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
- Expert knowledge of CA wage & hour laws
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
- Experience with garnishment processing and tax compliance
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities