What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist-NJ Candidates ONLY -(Salary $80-85k) position at Confidential Jobs?
We are a rapidly growing organization in the Paramus, NJ area. We are seeking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following responsibilities:
Summary:
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, and reconciliation of the bi-weekly payroll processing and administration.
Job Responsibilities:
- Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of city, state, provincial, local, & federal legislation affecting payroll
- Updates payroll records and records/tracks payroll changes as needed
- Performs basic reconciliation and auditing processes during each pay cycle
- Understands and follows applicable provisions for a compliant payroll
- Coordinates payroll processing with HR/Benefits team
- Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll reporting
- Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly
- Tracks and records updates to payroll records to ensure the correct outcome of the bi-weekly payroll process
- Prepares payroll related reports
- Adheres to the attendance policy
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of Payroll processing (multi-state) experience
- Strong experience using Paycor/ADP/Paychex or other well-known payroll systems
- Microsoft Office 365 Suite- plus
- Strong working knowledge of Payroll principles, practices, and procedures
- Good communication skills both written and oral
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
