Accounting & Payroll Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Newark, NJ, seeks an Accounting & Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations, ensure compliance, and drive accurate financial reporting. You will partner with Finance and HR to optimize processes and support annual audits, with exposure to union payrolls and retirement plans.

The role focuses on end-to-end payroll across weekly and bi-weekly cycles, supervising payroll accounting, and influencing labor-related financial decisions in a high-visibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll management and payroll accounting experience with prior team leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of federal, New Jersey, and local payroll compliance regulations.
• Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, audits, and general ledger reporting.
• Union payroll, collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and benefit reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced experience with payroll platforms (ADP, UKG, Ceridian, etc.) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for salaried, hourly, and union employees.
• Manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, labor allocations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Lead union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution compliance.
• Partner with HR/P&O teams to review benefits, payroll deductions, and compensation changes.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for annual audits, including workers’ compensation, retirement, and payroll compliance reviews.
• Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization efforts.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Compliance

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ADP

UKG

Ceridian

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a payroll and accounting leader looking for a highly visible role where you can drive compliance, payroll operations, and financial accuracy? This opportunity combines payroll expertise, accounting leadership, and cross-functional partnership to make a significant impact across the organization.

Accounting & Payroll Manager

Salary: $100,000 – $115,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Own end-to-end payroll operations across weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles
• Serve as the organization’s go-to expert for payroll compliance and benefits administration
• Partner directly with Finance and HR leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements
• Lead payroll accounting activities that drive accurate financial reporting and audit readiness
• Gain exposure to union payrolls, retirement plans, regulatory compliance, and labor-related reporting
• Drive automation, system optimization, and workflow improvements across payroll operations
• Play a key role in annual audits, compliance reviews, and financial planning initiatives
• Influence labor forecasting, budget analysis, and workforce-related financial decisions
• Join a leadership role with strong visibility and cross-functional collaboration opportunities

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting & Payroll Manager:

• Oversee accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for salaried, hourly, and union employees
• Manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, labor allocations, and general ledger accuracy
• Lead union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution compliance
• Partner with HR/P&O teams to review benefits, payroll deductions, and compensation changes
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for annual audits, including workers’ compensation, retirement, and payroll compliance reviews
• Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization efforts

Qualifications for the Accounting & Payroll Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of payroll management and payroll accounting experience with prior team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of federal, New Jersey, and local payroll compliance regulations
• Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, audits, and general ledger reporting
• Union payroll, collective bargaining agreement (CBA), and benefit reporting experience strongly preferred
• Advanced experience with payroll platforms (ADP, UKG, Ceridian, etc.) and ERP systems