Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Baltimore Financial Services, where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Payroll Clerk to manage our multi-state payroll operations with excellence. Enjoy a collaborative environment in downtown Baltimore, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in a leading regional financial institution. Your expertise will directly impact our 500+ employees' financial well-being while ensuring 100% compliance with federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states using ADP Workforce Now
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare tax filings for federal, state, and local jurisdictions
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with 100% accuracy
- Conduct internal audits and resolve payroll discrepancies within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding processes and timekeeping systems
- Generate payroll reports for executive leadership and external auditors
- Stay updated on FLSA, DOL, and state-specific payroll legislation changes
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience with ADP/Workforce Now
- Proven expertise in FLSA compliance, tax filings, and garnishment management
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros) and HRIS proficiency
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamentals of Payroll) certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with 0% error tolerance in payroll processing
- Strong problem-solving abilities for complex payroll scenarios
- Excellent communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration