Job Description
Immediate opening for a meticulous Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in New York City! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees. This is a critical role requiring precision, confidentiality, and expertise in multi-state compliance. Join a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and financial accuracy.
Our ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure situations and possesses deep knowledge of federal/state tax regulations, garnishment processing, and timekeeping systems. If you're ready to make an immediate impact in a mission-critical finance position, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (NY, NJ, CT)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly/yearly tax filings
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with employees
- Generate payroll reports for management and auditors
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee data
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Expertise in ADP Workforce Now or similar HCM systems
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) preferred
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, NY DOL, and multi-state tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines in high-volume environments
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field