Sr Payroll Specialist

Arcellx • Rockville, MD

100d

About The Position

Arcellx, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapies for patients with cancer and other incurable diseases. The Payroll Specialist will report to the Controller and will be responsible for managing payroll processes and overseeing all payroll administration. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with significant knowledge of payroll administration, including state and federal regulations, and experience running payroll through ADP.

Requirements

• 3+ years of direct payroll processing experience.
• 1+ years of direct experience using ADP.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
• Experience implementing payroll processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Exceptional time management and project management skills.
• Must have sound interpersonal, communication, organizational, and analytic skills.
• Ability to work in dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• CPP certification
• Experience with processing payroll with ADP

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing semi-monthly payroll for CA, MD and multi-state employees using ADP timely and accurately.
• Processing and submitting employee stock transactions subject to gains and related tax withholding through ADP.
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
• Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Collecting timesheet data and payroll information.
• Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations and payroll journal entries.
• Preparing payroll related financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management.
• Processing new state registrations.
• Preparing and reconciling year-end reporting preparations such as W-2.
• Continuous process improvements within the Company's payroll function.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees