Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our growing finance team in the heart of Jersey City, NJ. In this pivotal role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll lifecycle, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
Why Join Apex Financial Services? We are proud to offer a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus to recognize and reward top talent. You will work in a collaborative, modern environment with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.
Your Impact: You will be the guardian of our employees' compensation, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, timely, and tax-compliant.
Why Join Apex Financial Services? We are proud to offer a $3,000 Sign-on Bonus to recognize and reward top talent. You will work in a collaborative, modern environment with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.
Your Impact: You will be the guardian of our employees' compensation, ensuring every paycheck is accurate, timely, and tax-compliant.
Responsibilities
- Execute bi-weekly payroll processing for over 500 employees using ADP Workforce Now.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including FLSA and New Jersey regulations.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and promptly address employee inquiries regarding paychecks, taxes, and deductions.
- Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and W-2 generation.
- Collaborate closely with HR and Finance departments to update payroll data, process new hires, and manage terminations accurately.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive payroll experience in a corporate environment.
- Proficiency with payroll software (ADP, Ceridian, Paylocity, or Workday) is required.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, and year-end processing.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and a high degree of attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective employee relations.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality.