Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Clerk where precision meets opportunity. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll operations for our growing client base in the Research Triangle Park area. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for child support, taxes, and benefits
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in real-time
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax filings (941, 940, state unemployment)
- Manage employee time-off requests and leave-of-absence tracking
- Implement payroll system upgrades and process improvements
- Conduct internal audits for SOX compliance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent payroll software proficiency
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, state wage laws, and IRS regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation a plus
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities