Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Chicago! We're urgently seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for our growing client base. This is a critical role requiring precision, compliance expertise, and exceptional organizational skills. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for payroll excellence, apply immediately to become part of our award-winning team.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees bi-weekly
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, state regulations, and internal controls
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries
- Prepare quarterly and annual tax reports (941, 940, W-2)
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll activities
- Maintain confidential payroll records and audit trails
Qualifications
- 3+ years payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of federal/state tax regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- CPP certification preferred
- Proven problem-solving and communication abilities