Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Jersey City as a Payroll Specialist with exclusive weekly pay! Enjoy the stability of a full-time role with the flexibility of bi-weekly pay cycles. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage payroll operations for 500+ employees across multiple states. This is your opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Process accurate and timely payroll for 500+ employees using ADP Workforce Now
- Manage time and attendance systems to reconcile hours and overtime
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Administer garnishments, deductions, and benefit deductions
- Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns (941, 940, state forms)
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and HR partners
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Generate payroll reports for leadership and auditors
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state operations
- ADP Workforce Now certification or equivalent system proficiency
- Strong knowledge of FLSA, DOL, and state wage/hour laws
- Advanced Excel skills with VLOOKUP and pivot table experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or HR-related field
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Payroll compliance audit experience preferred