Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk at Metropolitan Financial Group in the heart of New York City. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our multi-state payroll operations for 500+ employees. This role offers hybrid work arrangements with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, taxes, and benefits contributions
- Manage time and attendance systems with precise data entry
- Generate payroll reports for auditors and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR and finance departments on payroll-related matters
Qualifications
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- ADP Payroll Certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and NY state payroll laws
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion