Payroll Specialist

WILLINGBORO WMUA; Willingboro Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking a Payroll Specialist to administer full payroll cycles on-site in Southern New Jersey. The role will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, manage garnishments and payroll taxes, respond to employee inquiries, and collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

The position requires 2-3 years of payroll experience, knowledge of garnishments and taxes, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Edmunds

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in payroll administration and payroll processing.
• Knowledge of garnishments and payroll taxes.
• Proficiency in providing payroll services.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in payroll software, preferably Edmunds, and Microsoft Office Suites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in municipal or public sector payroll is a plus.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for all employees.
• Handle garnishments and payroll taxes in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide high-quality payroll services.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Garnishments

Payroll taxes

Payroll services

Attention to detail

Payroll software

Communication & interpersonal skills

Municipal payroll experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Edmunds

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Payroll Specialist located in Southern New Jersey. The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for payroll administration, including processing payroll, managing garnishments, handling payroll taxes, and providing payroll services. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining accurate payroll records, and resolving payroll discrepancies. Additionally, the Payroll Specialist will be responsible for responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll and collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Reports To: Treasurer

Salary Range: $51,000 – $65,000

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Payroll Administration and Payroll Processing
• Knowledge of Garnishments and Payroll Taxes
• Proficiency in providing Payroll Services
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficient in payroll software, preferably Edmunds, and Microsoft Office Suites
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in municipal or public sector payroll is a plus
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Requirements

• 2-3 years’ experience in payroll administration and payroll processing
• Must have proficient experience in full cycle payroll processing
• Must be a New Jersey resident

The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.