Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Immediate Hire Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ. This is your chance to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment while supporting the financial backbone of our organization. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative workplace culture. Apply today to start your rewarding career journey with us!
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for 500+ employees accurately and on schedule
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax compliance across all jurisdictions
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and termination processing
- Generate payroll reports for management and external audits
- Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee financial data
- Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table expertise
- CPP or FPC certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities