Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Payroll Specialist in Newark, NJ! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for 500+ employees. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization. If you excel in precision compliance and want to make an impact in payroll operations, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll for 500+ employees including garnishments, bonuses, and deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (FLSA, FICA, NJ state requirements)
- Manage payroll system administration and quarterly/yearly tax filings (941s, 940s, W-2s)
- Conduct payroll audits and resolve discrepancies through collaboration with HR and finance
- Support year-end processes including 1099 generation and W-2 distribution
- Implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state compliance expertise
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, and NJ state labor laws
- Proven problem-solving skills with complex payroll scenarios
- PHR or SHRM-CP certification highly desirable
- Expertise in Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions