Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk in the heart of Kansas City! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage multi-state payroll operations for 500+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. If you thrive in fast-paced financial settings and possess deep payroll expertise, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for 500+ employees across 15 states using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 100% accuracy
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies within 48 hours
- Support year-end processes including W-2 distribution and 1099 reporting
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Implement payroll system upgrades and process improvements
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel with VLOOKUP and pivot table skills
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state-specific payroll laws
- Proven ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
- Experience with automated timekeeping systems (Kronos preferred)