Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Oakland! We're urgently seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This critical role requires exceptional attention to detail and expertise in compliance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative workplace culture. Apply now to make an immediate impact!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP and QuickBooks
- Calculate and maintain accurate tax withholdings, deductions, and garnishments
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (CA, FL, NY)
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Generate payroll reports and maintain confidential employee records
- Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and benefit changes
- Prepare year-end tax forms (W-2s, 1099s) and support audits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Expertise in ADP Enterprise and QuickBooks Payroll systems
- Proficiency in CA payroll laws (EDD, DIR, local ordinances)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Proven track record of zero payroll processing errors
- Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality