Sr. Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Village of Garden City, NY

7d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist processes weekly union and non-union payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with Federal and State regulations as well as internal policies. This role manages multi-state payroll activities, resolves payroll discrepancies, and serves as a key point of contact for payroll-related questions. The position offers strong growth potential within the accounting department and the opportunity to further develop payroll and systems expertise in a financially stable, growth-oriented organization.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll experience with a focus on accurate, timely processing.
Proven experience with multi-state payroll processing.
Experience processing union payroll and working with union rules and requirements.
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
Strong understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, and garnishments.
Ability to ensure compliance with Federal and State payroll laws and regulations.
Motivated team player with strong collaboration and communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Viewpoint payroll or accounting software.
Experience in the construction industry or similar project-based environment.
Demonstrated ability to handle certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
Interest in career growth within an accounting department and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
Ability to work in a rapidly growing company and adapt to evolving processes and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Process and input weekly payroll data for union and non-union employees, ensuring accurate and timely payments, including proper deductions and payments for multi-state payrolls across the country.
Review payroll data for accuracy and completeness, identifying and correcting errors before payroll is finalized.
Collaborate with project managers to review, verify, and obtain timely approvals for employee timecards.
Process and maintain employee W-4 forms and direct deposit information, ensuring all records remain current and accurate.
Ensure proper completion, submission, and filing of all required compliance reporting, including union withholding and reporting, prevailing wage documentation, certified payroll, and state and federal tax filings.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including issues related to taxes, deductions, garnishments, and union-related items, and communicate resolutions clearly to employees and stakeholders.
Issue manual checks for urgent requests such as adjustments, corrections, and layoffs that cannot be included in the normal payroll distribution.
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related questions from employees, managers, and other internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and participate in cross-training and knowledge sharing within the accounting department.