Job Description
We're urgently seeking a meticulous Payroll Clerk to join our finance team in Louisville, KY. This high-impact role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing while maintaining strict compliance standards. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at precision, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Our ideal candidate will manage end-to-end payroll operations, resolve complex discrepancies, and uphold data confidentiality. With competitive compensation and a collaborative culture, we offer growth opportunities for ambitious professionals ready to excel in payroll excellence.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-location payroll cycles (weekly/bi-weekly/monthly) for 200+ employees
- Calculate garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and tax withholdings with 100% accuracy
- Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations (FLSA, FICA, KY state laws)
- Generate payroll reports and tax filings (941s, W-2s, unemployment)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies within SLA timelines
- Onboard new employees with payroll system training and documentation
- Collaborate with HR on benefits deductions and leave tracking
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with ADP/QuickBooks Payroll
- Proven expertise in KY tax regulations and wage/hour compliance
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table proficiency
- CPP certification or equivalent payroll designation preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Ability to manage confidential data with HIPAA-level discretion
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing