Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Buffalo, NY! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our multi-state payroll operations with precision and compliance. This full-time, direct hire role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees across multiple states
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and employee benefit enrollments
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and year-end reports (W-2, 1099)
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll processes
- Maintain accurate payroll records and audit documentation
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, NYS DOL, and local tax laws
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent experience
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- CPP certification preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality