Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist in Jersey City, NJ! This is your chance to start tomorrow and make an immediate impact. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 200+ employees. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a modern downtown office with skyline views. Perfect for candidates with 2+ years of payroll experience who thrive in fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, NJ labor laws)
- Manage time and attendance systems, resolving discrepancies
- Prepare and file payroll tax forms (941, 940, state quarterly reports)
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve payroll-related inquiries
- Assist in year-end processing (W-2s, 1099s)
- Collaborate with HR on benefits deductions and garnishments
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, NJ labor laws, and payroll tax regulations
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Quick learner for new systems and processes