Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Remote Payroll Specialist and play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely compensation for our NYC-based employees. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while supporting our mission of financial excellence. You'll collaborate with HR and finance departments to process payroll, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with evolving regulations. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in remote environments and is passionate about delivering exceptional payroll services.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings for NYC and multi-state compliance
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies with precision and urgency
- Prepare payroll reports for internal audits and executive leadership
- Collaborate with HR on new hire onboarding and payroll-related benefits
- Implement payroll process improvements using Excel and Power BI
- Stay current on FLSA, NYS DOL, and IRS regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years payroll processing experience with ADP systems
- Proven expertise in multi-state payroll compliance (NY, NJ, CT)
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- SHRM or APA certification preferred
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities
- Experience with remote team collaboration tools (Slack, Teams)
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision