SR. PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Montefiore Medical Center; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll data integrity and processes. This role involves generating payroll reports, conducting audits, and ensuring accurate pay distribution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems and advanced Excel skills, along with the ability to supervise staff and support training efforts. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in financial accounting, and be part of a diverse workforce that values inclusion and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills with advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Generate payroll reports and ensure accurate time capture.
• Perform audits of payroll system inputs and outputs.
• Support payroll staff training and system testing.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Data Analysis

SAP HCM

ADP Payforce

Kronos Time and Attendance

Advanced Excel

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Education

AAS Degree

Tools

SAP/ADP Payroll Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Payroll Specialist's primary tasks include collecting, testing, analyzing, organizing, editing, and storing payroll-related data to ensure data integrity and maintain formal processes with adequate checks and balances.

Specific Accountability:

1. Generate daily payroll reports using SAP/ADP Payroll Software and Kronos Time and Attendance software, confirming accurate time capture, pay, and allocation of dollars paid.
2. Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, data standards, and procedures.
3. Perform daily audits of time, attendance, and payroll system input and output.
4. Run payroll simulations and previews.
5. Assist with payroll close, off-cycle on-demand payrolls, reconciliation of weekly payroll files, and year-end W-2 processing.
6. Support month-end close processes related to payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
7. Create hyper finds in time and attendance systems to review payroll accuracy.
8. Prepare, collect, deposit, and monitor overpayments.
9. Support and train payroll staff on current and new payroll systems.
10. Prepare test scripts, perform testing, and record results for system changes, ensuring accuracy in payroll processing.
11. Audit manual checks for correct calculations, input, and outputs, including data entry for positive pay, payroll adjustments, and other transactions.
12. Ensure accurate pay recording and distribution of reports to end users, and assist them in understanding system content and proper application use.
13. Supervise a staff of four indirectly.
14. Work on special projects as assigned.

Experience:

• AAS degree with a minimum of 3 years payroll experience preferred.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP HCM, ADP Payforce, and Kronos Time and Attendance systems; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to supervise staff in data entry, transfer, and maintenance.
• Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours during payroll close, holidays, audits, and special projects.

Additional Details:

Department: Financial Accounting

Bargaining Unit: Non-union

Campus: Tarrytown

Employment Status: Regular Full-Time

Address: 555 South Broadway, Tarrytown

Shift: Day

Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Req ID: 222342

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $62,400.00 - $69,781.53

Note: The listed rate is the hiring rate and may vary based on shift differential, experience, education, or other factors.

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Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, recruiting without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, military status, marital or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.