Job Description
Join Apex Financial Partners as a Senior Payroll Specialist and elevate your career in one of North Carolina's most dynamic business hubs. We're seeking a meticulous professional to manage complex payroll operations for our growing enterprise, offering an exceptional compensation package and career advancement opportunities. In this high-impact role, you'll ensure compliance with evolving tax regulations while delivering precision payroll services to 500+ employees across multiple states.
Our Durham headquarters offers a collaborative environment where innovation meets expertise. You'll leverage cutting-edge HRIS systems to streamline processes and implement best practices that drive operational excellence. This position includes comprehensive benefits, professional development stipends, and the chance to shape our payroll strategy as we expand nationally.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Enterprise system
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (FLSA, FICA, local ordinances)
- Manage garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions with 100% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/yearly tax filings (941s, 940s, W-2s)
- Lead payroll audits and implement process improvements to reduce errors
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on compensation analysis and system upgrades
- Maintain confidential employee records and respond to payroll inquiries within SLAs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Expertise in ADP Enterprise and HRIS implementations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Active certification through APA or SHRM-SCP
- Proven track record of error-free payroll processing (99.9% accuracy)
- Experience with complex tax compliance in 10+ states
- Strong analytical skills for identifying process bottlenecks