Job Title: Payroll Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Flexible Schedule | Onsite | 5 Days/Week | 7 Hours/Day | 35 Hours/Week | 1-Hour Lunch Break | Every Other Friday: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $30–$32/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to process employee payroll, maintain accurate payroll records, resolve discrepancies, and support payroll compliance and reporting activities.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED required.
Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience preferred, including garnishments, payroll taxes, and year-end activities.
Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook; intermediate to advanced skills preferred.
Strong analytical skills, including retroactive pay calculations and timekeeping analysis.
Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, wage garnishments, and benefits deductions.
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Ability to handle confidential employee and payroll information.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work onsite and maintain a flexible schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with payroll systems such as Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, and ADP.
Knowledge of QuickBooks and PayChoice, or experience with Payroll Associates.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately for hourly and salaried employees, including wages, overtime, bonuses, tax withholdings, and deductions.
Enter, process, and facilitate payments for employee wage garnishments.
Process property payroll transfer reports and ensure accurate payroll allocations.
Verify employee benefits deductions, including 401(k) contributions, for accuracy.
Maintain employee payroll records, update employee information, and enter data into payroll and HRIS systems.
Manage time-and-attendance records and perform retroactive pay and time calculations.
Conduct payroll audits, reconcile payroll records, and maintain data integrity.
Assist with payroll tax reporting, year-end activities, and compliance requirements, including W-2 reporting.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and applicable tax laws.
Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive employee payroll information.
Collaborate with HR, finance, and leadership teams on payroll and accounting-related projects.
Perform additional duties as assigned.