Job Description
Ready to launch your finance career tomorrow? Apex Financial Solutions seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic New York team. This urgent opening offers immediate start for qualified candidates to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction and financial compliance.
We offer comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and growth opportunities within our award-winning HR department. If you're passionate about precision and thrive in fast-paced environments, apply now to start your journey tomorrow!
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for diverse workforce ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness
- Manage tax filings, garnishments, and deductions in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Administer 401(k) enrollments, benefits deductions, and employee payroll changes
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare monthly/quarterly reports for leadership
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding processes and payroll system maintenance
- Respond to payroll inquiries with exceptional customer service and problem-solving
- Conduct internal audits to ensure payroll integrity and regulatory adherence
Qualifications
- 3+ years of US payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance knowledge
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or comparable payroll software
- Deep understanding of FLSA, IRS regulations, and NY payroll tax requirements
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Bachelor's preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and financial modeling
- PHR or CPP certification strongly preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for financial data
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in high-volume environments