Payroll Specialist in Bethpage- 35 hours per week

ACLD•Bethpage, NY

5d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing payroll for assigned programs, including garnishments, travel reimbursements, and time-off accruals. This position is located in Bethpage and operates Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with a 35-hour work week. The role involves ensuring accuracy in payroll data, advising program supervisors on payroll policies, and assisting with audits and report generation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years experience in a payroll environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Bi-weekly production of assigned payroll including collection of timesheets, review for accuracy, informing and resolving errors with program supervisors, and inputting all timesheets and travel reimbursements.
Verify and audit entries from HRB to payroll for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absences, and rate changes. Input standard hours, tax, direct deposit, insurance eligibility, and accrual coding, and submit payroll information to the ADP System.
Assist with audit and reconciliation of payroll register as compared to timesheet documents after processing to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Maintain bi-weekly check distribution list, sort, merge, and distribute checks and direct deposit vouchers.
Advise program supervisors on policy and procedures pertaining to payroll.
Track garnishments and prepare bi-weekly garnishment reports for payment processing by Accounts Payable.
Prepare time off accrual reports for distribution to programs and process payouts of accruals for terminations. Assist programs in reconciling accrual balances with payroll and time-off accruals.
Generate and review reports as needed by the Supervisor.
Update salary allocation changes in the ADP system.
Verify TPSP against vendor reports and post payments to the payroll system. Update the annual TPSP spreadsheet.
Prepare letters and follow up for outstanding pay statements.
Assist in the report generation for bi-weekly audit prior to payroll transmission.
Process credit union deposit reports for wire transfers of funds.
Review and file all PCNs. Inform Supervisor and follow up with Human Resources if errors exist.
Assist in the analysis of bi-weekly General Ledger and overtime reports.
Other duties, as assigned.
Assist Payroll Coordinator and co-workers, as necessary.
Complete employment verifications and benefit forms as needed.