Job Description
We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic finance team in Louisville, KY! This critical role requires precision and confidentiality as you'll manage our employees' financial lifeline. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for payroll accuracy, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact. Start date: Immediate!
Responsibilities
- Process and distribute bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish deductions, taxes, and benefits with 99.9% accuracy
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare quarterly tax filings
- Maintain confidential employee records in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
- Generate payroll reports for executive review and audits
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience (ADP certification preferred)
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP macros)
- Deep knowledge of FLSA, garnishment laws, and KY tax codes
- Associate degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Proven ability to meet strict payroll deadlines under pressure
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills for stakeholder interactions
- Experience with multi-state payroll compliance
- Must pass background check and drug screen