Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk in Albuquerque, NM. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture focused on accuracy and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll for multi-state employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings per federal/state regulations
- Manage time and attendance data integration from Kronos system
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns (Form 941) and annual W-2s
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in GL entries
- Support year-end audits and implement process improvements
- Maintain confidential employee payroll records with SOX compliance
Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent system proficiency
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, and NM state labor laws
- Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Proven accuracy with 0% payroll error rate in previous roles
- PHR/SPHR certification preferred