Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Full-Time Payroll Specialist in Buffalo, NY! We're seeking a meticulous professional to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. If you thrive in detail-driven work and value precision in financial operations, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations (NY, NJ, PA)
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit enrollments with 100% accuracy
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Generate payroll reports for HR and executive leadership
- Act as primary payroll liaison during quarterly and annual audits
- Maintain confidential employee payroll records with SOX compliance
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent proficiency
- Deep knowledge of NY, NJ, and PA payroll tax laws
- Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and HRIS systems
- Proven track record of zero-error payroll cycles
- Associates degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Ability to prioritize tasks under strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills