Payroll Specialist Permanent

Our client is a financial services firm. They seek a Payroll Specialist to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll cycles accurately and timely manner, including weekly, biweekly, and monthly payroll activities
• Manage payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, deductions, and employee adjustments
• Reconcile payroll reports, employee earnings, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions to ensure accuracy
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies
• Maintain payroll records, documentation, and compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Support payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, audits, and required regulatory submissions
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting to support accounting close processes
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance controls, and support system or workflow improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• 4+ years of payroll processing experience with exposure to multi-state payroll operations
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, taxes, and employee deductions
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Workday, UKG, Ceridian, or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills with experience analyzing payroll data and preparing reports
• Knowledge of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Tagged as: Hybrid Remote/Office