Payroll Clerk - Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Los Angeles, CA 90071
About the Job
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for a Payroll Clerk. This position will be based in the Downtown Los Angeles office.
The Payroll Clerk reports directly to the Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll for a large organization and preferably have experience in UltiPro Software. The Payroll Clerk will have contact with all levels of personnel across the Firm. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communications skills, a capacity for forging close professional relationships are required as well as a strong attention to detail.
The Payroll Clerk reports directly to the Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate will have experience processing payroll for a large organization and preferably have experience in UltiPro Software. The Payroll Clerk will have contact with all levels of personnel across the Firm. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communications skills, a capacity for forging close professional relationships are required as well as a strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
- Process Bi-weekly Payrolls and Semi-monthly Partner Draw for multistate firm
- Update and maintain employee benefit deductions, retirement changes, garnishments and miscellaneous changes
- Process manual checks, following federal and state regulations along with other miscellaneous duties
- Assist with transmission of payroll
- Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy
- Process employee hours from Aderant system as needed
- Run time reports for payroll processing as needed
- Assist with annual Firm financial audit, retirement plan audit, and workers compensation insurance audit
- Calculate quarterly and annual payroll tax to confirm accurate filings
- Assists Sr. Payroll Coordinator with year-end processing, including preparation and distribution of Form W-2
- Maintain proper documentation, scan and file as needed
- Perform Leave of Absence payment calculations
- Complete Verification of Employment
- Any other duties as assigned
Essential Functions of Job:
- Assist with transmission of payroll
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
- Audit payroll entries and timesheet entries for accuracy
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
- Process employee hours from Aderant system as needed
- Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of personnel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multi task effectively
- Respond to payroll related emails timely, accurately and professionally
- Capacity to work independently
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience processing payroll
- Excellent communication skills and high level of professionalism
- Be detail oriented and have the ability to provide guidance to employees via various communication channels
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of UltiPro Time and Attendance software / Kronos Time
- Knowledge of Celergo/ADP International Payroll System and foreign payroll processing
- Experience with multi-state taxes
- Experience with handling garnishments and leave of absence payments
Education
Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher
Computer/Software Knowledge
Required: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office Suite including intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred: Associate's Degree or higher
Computer/Software Knowledge
Required: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office Suite including intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred: Experience with UltiPro Software, Cognos (version 11) reporting skills
Work Environment
Work Environment
- This position requires you to physically work in the Downtown Los Angeles office Monday through Friday.
- Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.
California: The pay range for this position is $23.00 to $31.00 per hour.
We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Req: #2024-3224
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