Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk and become the backbone of employee compensation at Golden State Financial Services. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees across California. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to work with cutting-edge payroll systems in Sacramento's vibrant downtown.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees including time tracking, deductions, and tax filings
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (CA-specific labor laws)
- Administer benefits, garnishments, and 401(k) contributions with precision
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in real-time
- Generate payroll reports for finance and HR leadership
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Audit payroll processes quarterly to ensure accuracy
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience (CA required)
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, CA labor code, and tax filing requirements
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PHR certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Strong problem-solving skills for payroll discrepancies