Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team as a Payroll Clerk in the heart of Manhattan! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for 500+ employees. This is your chance to make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment while working with cutting-edge HRIS systems. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities in one of NYC's most dynamic companies.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for diverse workforce including hourly/salaried employees
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax filings in compliance with federal/state regulations
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies with precision
- Support time and attendance system audits and reporting
- Collaborate with HR on onboarding/offboarding payroll documentation
- Maintain confidential employee records and payroll data integrity
- Assist with year-end tax forms (W-2, 1099) preparation
Qualifications
- 3+ years hands-on payroll processing experience
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar HRIS platforms
- Strong knowledge of NY/NJ payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPP certification or willingness to pursue within 6 months
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in urgent situations