Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk at Albuquerque Financial Services. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage our growing payroll operations across 200+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture in the heart of Albuquerque's vibrant downtown.
Our ideal candidate thrives in detail-oriented environments and values accuracy above all else. You'll be instrumental in ensuring timely, compliant payroll processing while serving as the go-to resource for payroll-related inquiries. If you're passionate about financial precision and want to make an impact in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings (federal/state/local)
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile payroll accounts monthly
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, IRS, and NM labor regulations
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and benefit changes
- Generate payroll reports for executive team and auditors
- Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent software proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, IRS 941/940, and NM wage regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Proven ability to handle sensitive confidential information
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines