Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team at Apex Financial Group, where precision meets innovation! We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage our multi-state payroll operations for 500+ employees. This hybrid role combines hands-on payroll processing with strategic process improvement opportunities in our modern Santa Monica office. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development stipends, and a collaborative environment that values work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax compliance for CA, NY, and TX
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile payroll ledger with general ledger
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA standards
- Implement process improvements using Excel and Power BI dashboards
- Coordinate year-end tax filings and W-2 distribution
- Collaborate with HR on benefits administration and 401(k) contributions
Qualifications
- 3+ years multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Expert knowledge of federal/state payroll regulations (FLSA, CA labor laws)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Proven problem-solving abilities with 0% payroll error history
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- PHR or CPP certification preferred