Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Newark, NJ as a Payroll Specialist! We're offering a competitive salary plus a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. You'll be instrumental in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for 500+ employees while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. This hybrid role combines office collaboration with remote flexibility, offering growth opportunities in a fast-paced financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings with 99.8% accuracy
- Conduct payroll audits and reconcile discrepancies quarterly
- Support year-end processes including W-2 generation and 1099 filings
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and termination processing
- Implement process improvements using data analytics
- Maintain compliance with FLSA, state labor laws, and internal controls
Qualifications
- 3+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent HRIS proficiency required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR-related field
- Expert knowledge of FLSA, FICA, and state tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and macros
- Proven track record of implementing payroll system upgrades
- CPP or FPC certification preferred