Payroll Analyst

National Basketball Association (NBA); Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is hiring an Associate Manager of Payroll to process bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls for multiple NBA entities from its Secaucus, NJ area. The role supports HR, ensures tax compliance, and balances payrolls with vendors using SAP.

A background in accounting and 3+ years payroll experience is required. We offer a remote work option one day per week and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant payroll experience
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred
• Knowledge of ADP EV6 or similar payroll systems
• Strong computer and math skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payrolls and off-cycle payrolls for NBA entities.
• Enter manual payroll adjustments (benefits deductions, W-4s, etc.).
• Balance payrolls before and after transmission to payroll vendors.
• Generate and post SAP General Ledger files for controllers.
• Audit HR payroll interfaces and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure payroll accuracy and tax compliance.
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 issuance.
• Archive payroll files and electronic records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

ADP EV6

Job description

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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Position Summary

Within a multi-state payroll system, process bi-weekly payrolls for approximately 500 employees across multiple payroll entities.

Responsibilities include auditing payroll interface data, manually entering payroll information when needed (W-4s, direct deposit changes, etc.), processing additional payments, coordinating with Human Resources, ensuring compliance with tax and labor laws, balancing payrolls, creating payroll interfaces, transmitting payroll data to vendors, producing reports, and supporting audits.

Major Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and off cycle payrolls for multiple NBA entities.
• Enter manual payroll adjustments, including benefits deductions.
• Balance payrolls before and after transmission to payroll vendors.
• Generate and post General Ledger files for each pay run into SAP for Controller's group accounting.
• Serve as backup for payroll team functions.
• Audit HR payroll interfaces and investigate/correct payroll discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR to ensure payroll accuracy and federal tax compliance.
• Calculate employee overpayments and coordinate repayments.
• Archive payroll files and electronic records.
• Support third-party payroll audits while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist financial analysts with payroll-related expenses and journal entry questions.
• Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 issuance
• Audit hotel expenses in accordance with the season schedule.

Required Education

• Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years of relevant experience

Professional Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Knowledge of ADP EV6 or similar payroll systems
• Strong computer and math skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Salary Range

$70,000-$80,000

Job Posting Title

Associate Manager

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2026-27 season featured 125 international players from a record‑tying 43 countries across six continents. The NBA's digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. The NBA's Tap to Watch provides seamless access to local, national and global live game telecasts via the NBA App, NBA.com, third‑party digital platforms and NBA partner platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA's global social impact platform, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.