Payroll Specialist Jobs in New York, NY by Top Level Consultancy

Job Description:

Payroll Specialists, or Payroll Administrators, are administrative professionals responsible for maintaining payroll systems and processing paychecks according to schedule and in the correct amount. Their duties include consolidating timesheet information and entering data into payroll databases, calculating paycheck amounts and distributing funds to employee accounts.

Payroll Specialist duties and responsibilities:

Payroll Specialists use excellent mathematical and data entry skills to process pay. Duties include:

• Work directly with clients to achieve organization goals as required
• Checking timesheets for accuracy
• Entering data into databases, spreadsheets and payroll software
• Handling direct deposit requirements depending upon clients’ qualifications
• Acquiring all necessary documents to process payroll
• Filling New Hire Reporting
• Processing wage garnishments 
• Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Filling Quarterly and Annually payroll returns.
• Filling of W2
• Complete Workers’ Comp, Disability and Payroll Audit Reports regularly

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in New York, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in the Accounting/Audit/Tax Services sector. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing and administration, ensuring timely and accurate payment to all employees.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Processing and managing all payroll-related activities.
• Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and procedures.
• Providing excellent customer service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.
• Managing accounts receivable and data entry tasks.
• Utilizing QuickBooks for bookkeeping and payroll tasks.

Salary

This is a W2-Permanent position offering a competitive hourly rate of $20 - $25.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in a sales or accounting role.
• Proficiency in MS Office and QuickBooks.
• Valid work visa, US citizen, Green Card, H1B, or H4 status.

Skills

• Strong accounting skills with knowledge of bookkeeping and payroll processing.
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on providing efficient and timely assistance.
• Proficient data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Detailed knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office software.

Salary

Compensation for this role is competitive, with an hourly rate between $20 and $25.