Job Description
Immediate opening for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in Portland, OR! We're seeking a proactive professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This urgent role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. If you excel in precision and compliance, we encourage you to apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions, tax withholdings, and benefits contributions
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies in time tracking systems
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax forms (941s, 940s, etc.)
- Maintain confidential employee records and ensure compliance with FLSA and state regulations
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries with accuracy and professionalism
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and termination processing
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, QuickBooks, or similar HRIS platforms
- Strong understanding of federal and Oregon state payroll tax laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or relevant certification (CPP preferred)
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for financial data
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict payroll deadlines
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing a plus