Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking for a rewarding opportunity in Baltimore?
Apex Financial Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be the guardian of our employees' compensation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of earnings. We offer a competitive benefits package and a collaborative work environment.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a stable organization.
- State-of-the-art payroll technology.
Job Summary:
As our Payroll Clerk, you will manage the entire payroll process, from calculating hours and wages to distributing paychecks and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Your precision will directly impact employee satisfaction and company compliance.
Responsibilities
- Execute the end-to-end payroll process for a diverse workforce, ensuring accuracy in gross-to-net calculations.
- Verify and audit timecards, timesheets, and leave requests to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain strict compliance with federal (FLSA) and state (MD) labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
- Process complex payroll deductions, including tax withholdings, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments.
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including YTD earnings summaries and variance analyses.
- Provide exceptional support to employees regarding payroll inquiries, benefits, and pay stubs.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; equivalent work experience is accepted.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
- Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks Payroll, or Ceridian).
- Strong working knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for data analysis.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in numerical data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for employee relations.