Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Urgently Hiring Payroll Clerk in Detroit, MI! We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth in a thriving urban environment.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced settings and values precision above all else. If you're passionate about payroll compliance and employee satisfaction, we encourage you to apply immediately.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings per federal/state regulations
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee verification
- Prepare year-end W-2s and 1099s while maintaining strict confidentiality
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and termination processing
- Generate payroll reports for CFO and external auditors
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, and Michigan state labor laws
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification strongly preferred
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, ERISA, and Michigan payroll regulations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Proven ability to handle confidential data with discretion
- Experience with union contract interpretation and premium pay calculations
- Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining 100% accuracy