Payroll Specialist

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

15d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist processes bi-weekly payroll and expense reimbursements while maintaining payroll files and systems. The role manages payroll deductions, prepares general ledger entries, reconciles accounts, and processes payroll reports. The position reports to the Finance Manager and is onsite in Albany, New York.

Requirements

At least three to four years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Process employee timecards by verifying hours and coding, preparing timecards for upload into the payroll batch, and processing employee reimbursement requests.
Maintain the web-based payroll system, including entering and processing data, processing checks, and preparing reports.
Process benefit reports for health insurance, taxes, disability insurance, garnishments, and retirement contributions for payment, and reconcile benefits to the payroll register.
Audit general ledger payroll accounts and prepare applicable journal entries.
Process and verify quarterly and annual reports, including quarterly 941 reports.
Maintain accurate files on employee payroll changes provided by the HR Department.
Track employee leave balances and distribute reports.
Maintain an accurate recording system for payroll records.
Report overtime and FTE data to management bi-weekly.
Train staff on payroll-related processes and procedures.
Coordinate with program staff and managers to support optimal use of payroll system reporting.