Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk in Kansas City's thriving business district. Precision Payroll Solutions is seeking a meticulous professional to manage multi-state payroll operations for 500+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
Our ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. You'll collaborate closely with HR and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and implement process improvements. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of accuracy and employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, bonuses, commissions, and expense reimbursements
- Ensure compliance with federal/state tax laws and FLSA regulations
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/year-end tax filings (941, 940, W-2)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails
- Implement and document payroll process improvements
- Manage garnishment payments and child support orders
- Train payroll staff on system updates and compliance requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, IRS, and state-specific payroll regulations
- Expert-level Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table experience
- Proven ability to manage confidential employee data with discretion
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Experience with third-party benefit administration (health insurance, 401k)