Junior Payroll Specialist - NJ

Program Description

We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks. In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

To be successful as a payroll specialist, you should be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding payroll specialist should also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Collecting timesheet data and payroll information.
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
• Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
• Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Preparing and distributing income statements.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management.

Payroll Specialist Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A degree in accounting, business, or a related field may be preferred.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience working in payroll or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software (ADP is preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High numerical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented.

Why Us?

Founded in 1999, Mindlance is a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for eight consecutive years. We have also been consistently recognized as one of the best performing partners to industry leading MSP and client driven programs. As an international provider of staffing solutions, Mindlance provides Staffing, Managed Staffing and Recruiting Solutions, Global Payroll Management and Hire/Train and Deploy Solutions to Global 1000 companies in the United States and Canada. With an annual revenue trending for 2022 at over $400 million, our story is one of calculable achievement, made meaningful by the commitment to keep getting better in a way that is mindful and creates a balance that works for everyone.

*This hire must be local to Union, NJ. 3/2 Hybrid model. 3 in office, 2 remote.

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.