Bookkeeper

Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate financial operations in White Plains, New York. This position will handle payroll administration, maintain organized records, and help ensure day-to-day accounting activities run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with bookkeeping processes, communicates effectively across departments, and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, overtime, and other earnings are calculated and issued on schedule.

- Examine time records and payroll data to identify inconsistencies, research issues, and correct errors before payroll is finalized.

- Keep payroll files and employee compensation information current within accounting and payroll systems.

- Produce payroll-related summaries and reports to support leadership, finance reviews, and audit requests.

- Apply required with holdings and deductions, including taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments, with a high level of accuracy.

- Work closely with human resources and accounting teams to reflect staffing changes, compensation updates, and other payroll-affecting events.

- Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and thorough manner.

- Support periodic and annual payroll reporting requirements, including tax documents and year-end filings.

- Identify opportunities to streamline bookkeeping and payroll workflows while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements - Proven experience in bookkeeping with hands-on responsibility for payroll and daily accounting support.

- Proficiency in Quick Books and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

- Experience performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

- Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax with holdings, and related compliance requirements.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information accurately and confidentially.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and respond to employee inquiries professionally.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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