Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Clerk in Oakland! We're urgently seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for our diverse workforce. This critical role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP system
- Calculate and garnish wage deductions for taxes, benefits, and court orders
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries
- Generate payroll reports for finance and HR departments
- Maintain compliance with federal/state labor regulations (FLSA, CA labor laws)
- Coordinate year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) distribution
- Support month-end closing procedures
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP or equivalent payroll software
- Deep knowledge of California labor regulations and tax codes
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- CPP certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and confidentiality
- Ability to meet urgent deadlines in high-volume environment