Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Jersey City as a Payroll Specialist and enjoy the benefit of weekly pay! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for our growing workforce. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts employee satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Calculate and garnish wages for tax levies, child support, and other deductions
- Manage employee time-off requests and PTO accruals in compliance with NJ labor laws
- Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare month-end reports
- Respond to employee payroll inquiries within 24 hours
- Collaborate with HR to onboard new hires and update payroll records
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
- Strong understanding of NJ payroll tax laws and FLSA regulations
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion