Payroll Specialist in Bethpage- 35 hours per week

ACLD•Bethpage, NY

28d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist will process payroll for assigned programs, including garnishments, travel reimbursements, and time-off accruals. This position is located in Bethpage and requires working Monday through Friday in person from 9 am to 5 pm, totaling 35 hours per week. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
3+ years’ experience in a payroll environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel & Word
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Effective communication, customer service and follow-up skills.
Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
Exhibit a sense of urgency in completion of tasks; flexible for additional hours.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Process and audit high-volume electronic timesheets for biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate employee compensation and proper coding to departments, cost centers and job codes
Communicate with program management to resolve errors for locations/programs assigned
Verify and audit entries for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, rate changes, etc.
Update employee department/job code allocations in ADP payroll system
Ensure accuracy of employee’s PTO benefits in accordance with agency policy
Assist with audit and reconciliation of payroll register as compared to electronic timecard reports to ensure accuracy
Advise program supervisors on policy and procedures pertaining to payroll
Ensure the timely processing of payroll
Process travel reimbursements, referral bonuses, taxable fringe benefits
Review and enter data for all wage garnishments processed by payroll vendor
Prepare pay out of accruals for terminations, etc.
Prepare pre and post payroll processing reports
Process posting of 3rd party sick pay
Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks, as necessary
Prepare letters and follow up for outstanding paychecks
Prepare bi-weekly General Ledger journal entry
Assist with special projects as requested by supervisors
Cross train in all areas of payroll processing
Perform other duties as assigned
Assist Payroll Coordinator and co-workers, as necessary
Complete employment verifications and benefit forms as needed