Payroll Associate

Location: Farmingdale

Payroll Clerk / Payroll Coordinator

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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll processing for union and prevailing wage construction projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 6 months of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience who is looking to grow their career in payroll. The role involves reviewing employee timecards, entering payroll information, maintaining records, and assisting with payroll reporting in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

+ Enter and review employee payroll information for accuracy

+ Process employee timecards and track hours worked

+ Support payroll processing for union employees and construction projects

+ Maintain payroll records, employee files, and supporting documentation

+ Assist with certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage projects

+ Review deductions, garnishments, and other payroll-related information

+ Respond to employee payroll questions and requests

+ Assist with payroll audits and payroll record reconciliation

+ Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities as needed

+ Work within payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, or similar software

+ Partner with the payroll team to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time

Qualifications

+ 6+ months of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, administrative, or data entry experience

+ Basic understanding of payroll processes preferred

+ Experience working with Excel and Microsoft Office

+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

+ Ability to handle confidential information professionally

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Experience with ADP, SAP, or other payroll software is a plus

+ Union payroll, prevailing wage, or certified payroll experience is a plus but not required

+ Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Why Join?

+ Opportunity to gain hands-on payroll experience

+ Growth potential within a stable payroll department

+ Hybrid schedule after training period

+ Collaborative and supportive team environment

+ Exposure to payroll reporting, union payroll, and construction industry payroll processes

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Location:

Farmingdale, NY (Hybrid after training)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmingdale, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $29.80/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Farmingdale,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence.

With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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