Payroll Specialist

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our client's team in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This contract-to-permanent position offers an excellent opportunity to manage payroll operations and support financial processes in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll processing, reconciliation tasks, and financial recordkeeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

- Process payroll efficiently, including managing direct deposit uploads, payroll tax remittances, and other deductions while adhering to strict deadlines.

- Serve as the primary backup to the Payroll Manager, ensuring continuity in payroll operations.

- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for operating and accounts payable disbursement accounts.

- Reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts related to payroll clearing, prepaid expenses, and miscellaneous accounts receivable.

- Assist in preparing year-end audit schedules and financial analyses.

- Support journal entry processing as directed by senior financial staff.

- Conduct ad hoc analyses and reconciliations to address specific financial inquiries.

- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the team.

Requirements

Payroll Specialist Requirements:

- Associate degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience in payroll processing and reconciliations.

- Strong knowledge of computer applications for financial recordkeeping.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and database query tools such as Access or Argos.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate attention to detail, and exercise sound judgment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Background in fund accounting or higher education is preferred.

- Familiarity with Banner client-server systems is a plus.

- Previous experience managing payroll for over 500 employees and multi-state payroll operations using ADP Workforce Now.

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