Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Jersey City and start your new career tomorrow! We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. This urgent opening requires immediate availability and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits. Work in our modern downtown office with flexible scheduling options and career growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage time and attendance systems and reconcile discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Administer employee benefits deductions and 401(k) contributions
- Prepare year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) and audit reports
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll tasks
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within SLA
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience
- ADP certification or equivalent payroll system expertise
- Proficiency in Excel and HRIS platforms
- Familiarity with NJ state labor laws
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality