Job Description
Immediate opening for a meticulous Payroll Clerk in Portland, OR! Join our dynamic finance team and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 200+ employees. This urgent role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to grow within a respected financial services firm. If you thrive in detail-oriented environments and possess payroll expertise, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits
- Resolve payroll discrepancies through audit trails and employee inquiries
- Prepare and file federal/state payroll tax forms (941, 940, etc.)
- Reconcile payroll accounts with general ledger entries
- Generate payroll reports for finance leadership and external audits
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, OR-OSHA, and state labor regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP, Paychex, or similar payroll software
- Expert knowledge of federal/state tax laws and garnishment procedures
- Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent certification
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance
- Ability to manage deadlines in fast-paced environments