Payroll Clerk Country State City US-CA-Los Angeles Job ID 23040 Location: Company Corporate Lucky Office - Santa Fe Category Finance and Accounting - Other Overview Lucky Brand is true blue American. Born and bred in Los Angeles, Lucky shipped its first pair of vintage-inspired jeans in 1990 and quickly became known as a pioneer and innovator in the world of modern denim. Synonymous with the easy Southern California lifestyle and the fearless American spirit, Lucky Brand creates great fitting, good quality, distinctively Lucky jeans and fashion that works with the American lifestyle. Our collections are carried at better department and specialty stores and over 200 of our company-owned stores across the U.S.A., as well as online at LuckyBrand.com. Rooted in Americana, Lucky Brand is inspired by active Californian types like surfers, cowboys, artists, musicians, and photographers, as well as anyone who embodies our fun-loving, friendly vibe. Responsibilities The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the verification and preparation of all payroll disbursements, including timecards and time sheets, payroll summaries and checks, and reconciliation and recording of payroll transactions in preparation for the general ledger . Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, direct deposit. Prepares reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages Determines payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments. Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes. Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Prepares and issues manual check Responding to verification of employment , garnishments and setting up garnishment on the third party payroll system Verifying and auditing data transfer from HR/Benefit system to payroll system Qualifications Skills/Qualifications: Minimum 3 years experience in payroll processing; previous Accounting experience a plus Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance preferred Experience with exempt, non-exempt, weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for US, Puerto Rico and Canada retail store environments a plus Knowledge of multi-state and localities payroll Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Familiarity with third party payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Ceridian, Workday etc. Kronos Time & Attendance background Canadian payroll background Knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Lucky Brand is an equal opportunity employer Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.