Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Milwaukee Financial Services Inc. as a Senior Payroll Clerk where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our multi-state payroll operations for 200+ employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in Milwaukee's vibrant downtown core. This hybrid role (3 days in-office) offers growth potential in a company that values financial expertise and employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, tax filings, and year-end reconciliation (W-2s, 1099s)
- Validate timesheet data and resolve payroll discrepancies with HR/finance teams
- Maintain compliance with federal/state labor laws (FLSA, FLSA, WI statutes)
- Generate payroll reports for CFO and external auditors
- Lead payroll system testing during upgrades and process improvements
- Train junior payroll staff on SOPs and compliance protocols
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent system proficiency
- Expert knowledge of federal/state payroll tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- PHR certification or equivalent HR/payroll credentials preferred
- Proven ability to handle confidential employee data with discretion
- Experience with union payroll processing and collective bargaining agreements