Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Buffalo, NY. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (NY, NJ, PA)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and union payments with 100% accuracy
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns (Form 941, NY-45)
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts monthly
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and terminations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll software proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Deep knowledge of NY DOL and IRS payroll regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Proven track record of zero payroll errors in audits
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred