Payroll Clerk

Temp - Perm Payroll Clerk needed to work in the Plainview/Woodbury, NY area. This position is ONSITE Monday - Friday 9a-6p. MUST have ADP Workforce Now experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shared responsibility for payroll of 1500+ employees for weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly pay cycles
• Entering of new hires, employee changes, and voluntary deductions into the payroll system
• Processing of manual checks such as terminations and discrepancies
• Prepare and process garnishments
• Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating terminations, leaves and overtime
• Processing stop payments or adjustments of payroll
• Ensure that computing, withholding, and deductions are done correctly
• Continuous update on laws and regulations pertinent to payroll
• Collecting data and payroll information
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions
• Preparing and Distributing Payroll statements to accounting
• Reconciliation of payrolls
• Periodic internal audits of processes and lawful, accurate pay practices
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Other duties may be assigned, as needed, or required.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Processing and issuing W-2 forms to employees
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Proficient in ADP Workforce, ADP Time and Attendance, Excel, Microsoft and Outlook with the ability to write reports and analyze data
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal rules and laws Solid financial acumen
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strict confidentiality a must
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Teamwork and customer service skills