Payroll Specialist

The Goodkind Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) & Roth IRA options

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

The Goodkind Group in Midtown Manhattan, NY is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll for 100+ client entities in a full-time, on-site role. You will work with cloud-based payroll software, QuickBooks integration, and ensure accurate tax compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll processing experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency with QuickBooks and modern payroll platforms. This role emphasizes accuracy, timely processing, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated payroll processing experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and cloud-based payroll platforms.
• Solid understanding of multi-company payroll operations, SUI, workers' comp, disability, and federal/state tax resolution.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Distribution: Full-cycle payroll processing for 100+ client entities using cloud-based software.
• Accounting & System Integration: Set up, configure, and upload payroll data to QuickBooks, coordinating with bookkeepers and accountants.
• Tax & Compliance Management: Handle SUI setup, workers' compensation, disability, and state/federal tax compliance; file payroll tax returns.
• Audit & Dispute Resolution: Manage compliance audits and respond to IRS/state tax inquiries.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Generate monthly/quarterly/annual payroll reports and maintain client files.
• Client Service: Serve as primary contact for client payroll inquiries and provide timely resolutions.

Skills

Payroll processing experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Cloud-based payroll platforms

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY 10018 (In-Office Only)

Job Type: Full-Time (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Salary: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Midtown NYC. In this full-time, on-site role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for over 100 client companies. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands-on expertise in cloud-based payroll software, QuickBooks integration, and complex payroll tax compliance. You will work closely with bookkeepers, accountants, and client representatives to ensure high accuracy, timely processing, and exceptional client support.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Distribution: Execute full-cycle payroll processing via direct deposit and paper checks for 100+ client entities using cloud-based software.
• Accounting & System Integration: Set up, configure, and upload payroll data to QuickBooks. Collaborate closely with internal and client bookkeepers and accountants.
• Tax & Compliance Management: Handle SUI setup, workers' compensation, disability, and state/federal tax compliance. Generate, navigate, and file payroll tax returns.
• Audit & Dispute Resolution: Manage compliance audits, address payroll-related issues, and directly draft/respond to inquiries from the IRS and state tax authorities.
• Reporting & Maintenance: Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports; maintain organized client electronic files and records.
• Client Service: Serve as the primary point of contact for client payroll inquiries, providing clear, professional, and timely resolution to all questions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of dedicated payroll processing experience required.
• Software Proficiency: Minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft Excel required. Must be highly proficient in QuickBooks and cloud-based payroll platforms.
• Tax Knowledge: Solid understanding of multi-company payroll operations, SUI, workers' comp, disability, and federal/state tax resolution.
• Commute: Must be able to commute daily to the office in New York, NY 10018.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth IRA options
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Description

This firm genuinely values its team as its greatest asset, offering a highly competitive compensation structure and a comprehensive benefits package.