Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team immediately! We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to manage critical payroll operations for our growing Sacramento-based organization. This urgent opening requires immediate availability to ensure seamless payroll processing for 150+ employees. You'll be the backbone of our compensation system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in every paycheck.
Why apply today? This is a direct-hire position offering competitive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development opportunities. Our collaborative culture values precision and recognizes payroll excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 150+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and verify deductions, taxes, garnishments, and bonuses
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports for finance and HR leadership
- Manage time and attendance data integration from Kronos system
- Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Reconcile payroll accounts and assist in quarterly/year-end audits
- Maintain confidential employee payroll records and documentation
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, or equivalent payroll software
- Deep knowledge of CA payroll tax laws (EDD, FTB) and FLSA compliance
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or relevant certification (CPP preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- Proven ability to handle confidential data with absolute discretion
- Exceptional attention to detail with 0% error tolerance in payroll outputs
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with urgent deadlines