Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Metro Financial Services, a leading provider of comprehensive payroll solutions for Los Angeles-based enterprises. We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for 500+ employees across diverse industries. This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with 2 days/week in our Beverly Hills office, offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees including garnishments, deductions, and bonuses
- Manage time and attendance systems integration with ADP Workforce Now
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns (Form 941, DE-9, etc.)
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile accounts monthly
- Respond to payroll inquiries from HR and employees within SLAs
- Maintain compliance with CA wage laws and FLSA requirements
- Prepare year-end W-2s and 1099 forms
Qualifications
- 5+ years payroll processing experience with ADP or similar systems
- California payroll certification (CPP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, CA labor code, and IRS regulations
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven problem-solving abilities with payroll discrepancies
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interactions