Payroll Coordinator

Ascendo Resources; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator in New Jersey for a temp-to-perm opportunity. You will manage full payroll cycles, verify timesheets, and ensure accuracy and confidentiality.

Collaborating with Finance and HR, you will address payroll inquiries, support audits, and maintain records while applying best practices across Paycom, ADP, UKG, and Paychex.

Qualifications

• Experience independently processing payroll.
• Proficiency with Paycom, ADP, UKG or Paychex.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes and deductions.
• Excel proficiency and excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently process payroll from start to finish.
• Manage multiple payroll cycles and ensure on-time processing.
• Review timesheets, employee records, wages, deductions, and adjustments.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and tax withholdings.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and related accounting activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions confidentially.
• Support payroll audits and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects as needed.

Skills

Independent payroll

Payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Paycom

ADP

UKG

Paychex

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator for a temp-to-permanent opportunity. This position is ideal for a payroll professional who has experience independently processing payroll and is looking to continue building their career within a professional Finance environment.

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the full payroll cycle while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently process payroll from start to finish.
• Manage multiple payroll cycles and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Review timesheets, employee records, wages, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and applicable tax withholdings.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and related accounting activities.
• Respond to employee payroll questions professionally and confidentially.
• Support payroll audits and compliance requirements.
• Partner with Finance and HR on payroll-related matters.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience independently processing payroll is required.
• Experience with Paycom, ADP, UKG, Paychex, or similar payroll systems.
• Understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, wage regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ascendo is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.