Description We are in search of a Payroll Clerk to join our team in the non-profit sector, based in Gardena, California. As a Payroll Clerk, you will be in charge of coordinating payroll processing operations, ensuring accurate calculation of wages, and handling tax withholdings. You will also provide statistical reports related to pay, and assist in determining policy and procedures related to payroll processing legal procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately processing payroll transactions such as corrections, replacements, final checks, and retroactive pay.

• Maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and proposing best practices.

• Compiling, verifying, and recording payroll data such as hours worked, vacation time, sick leaves, holiday pay, and taxable and non-taxable wages.

• Keeping track of and updating deferred benefits, including 403b, 457b, and other benefits, and communicating with the third party administrator.

• Generating and reviewing year-end accrival documentation and calculations in ADP for annual audit.

• Collaborating with staff from other departments, such as Human Resources, on the resolution of general and employee-specific payroll issues and problems.

• Assisting in identifying system configuration issues and participating in discussions with ADP of requirements/specifications for new and enhanced payroll processing functionality.

• Producing accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll using ADP WorkForce Now application.

• Creating, modifying, and/or running a variety of periodic and special payroll reports used to reconcile and identify errors, variances, and exceptions.

• Ensuring maintenance of accurate payroll records and all operations according to policies and procedures. Requirements • Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Familiarity with ADP - Financial Services

• Experience with Ceridian

• Ability to operate IBM AS/400

• Knowledge of Kronos Timekeeping System

• Proficient with About Time software

• Understanding of Accounting Functions

• Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)

• Familiarity with Benefit Functions

• Experience in Check Processing

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