Direct Support to Payroll Manager: Act as a reliable right hand to the Manager assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks, audit preparation, and special financial projects.
US Payroll Processing: Assist in the end-to-end processing of semi-monthly payroll for about 330+ employees, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
Tax Setup & Compliance: Manage the accurate setup and maintenance of Federal, State, and Local tax profiles (W-4s, SIT/SUI) for a diverse workforce.
Data Integrity: Handle high-volume input of hours, deductions and employee record changes; proactively identifying and flagging discrepancies.
Digital Record Management: Maintain and organize 100% digital payroll records, ensuring all documentation is securely archived and audit-ready within our electronic systems.
Financial Learning: Assist in basic reconciliations and reporting to gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between payroll and corporate accounting.

Career Interest: A genuine desire to learn and grow within the HR, accounting, and finance fields.
Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to take initiative, manage a daily workflow independently, and meet strict deadlines with minimal oversight.
Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills are essential (must be comfortable with basic formulas and data formatting).
Digital Literacy: Strong proficiency in managing electronic files, cloud-based storage, and digital document workflows.
High-Volume Accuracy: Ability to maintain a "zero-mistake" mindset while handling data for a large workforce.
U.S. Tax Literacy: Fundamental understanding of payroll tax forms and the ability to input withholding data accurately for various states.

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
Life insurance and disability paid by the company
Supplemental Insurance Available
Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
12 Paid Holidays

Junior Payroll Clerk

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