Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Compliant, Audit-Ready

associacareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

associaCareers in New York, NY is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate processing of payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and rate changes, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will support audits by providing records, review payroll tax filings, and look for improvements to payroll software and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Must have accurate payroll processing for new hires, terminations, and pay-rate changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll updates accurately and timely for new hires, terminations, and pay-rate changes.
• Maintain compliance with payroll-related laws and regulations.
• Support audit activities by supplying required records and documentation.
• Suggest improvements to payroll software and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll processing

Audits readiness

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

associaCareers in New York, NY is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate processing of payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and rate changes, while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will support audits by providing records, review payroll tax filings, and look for improvements to payroll software and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.