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  • Payroll and Accounting specialist
    Payroll and Accounting specialist
    15 days ago
    $41.5–$50.47 hourly
    Full-time
    Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll and Accounting Specialist to join our finance team. This role is essential in managing payroll processes, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, and supporting various accounting functions within our organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, accounting software, and financial concepts, with the ability to handle complex data entry and reconciliation tasks efficiently. Experience with industry-standard payroll and accounting systems such as Workday, Paychex, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, QuickBooks, and other financial software is highly desirable. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization committed to operational excellence and compliance. operational excellence and compliance. Duties • Manage end-to-end payroll processing using systems like Workday, ADP, Paychex, or Kronos, • Perform data entry related to employee hours, benefits administration, and tax information, • Reconcile accounts payable and receivable transactions ensuring accuracy in the general ledger, • Prepare journal entries for payroll and other financial transactions in various accounting software including QuickBooks and PeopleSoft, • Conduct account reconciliations for general ledger accounts and ensure compliance with financial standards, • Support benefits administration processes including enrollments and deductions, • Assist with non-profit or governmental accounting tasks as needed, • Maintain accurate records of payroll transactions, tax filings, and audit documentation, • Collaborate with HRIS systems to update employee information and ensure data integrity, • Perform analysis of payroll data to identify discrepancies or errors and resolve issues promptly, • Support month-end closing activities related to payroll and accounting functions, • Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations related to payroll processing Qualifications • Proven experience with payroll management systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian, or similar platforms, • Strong proficiency in accounting software including QuickBooks and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like PeopleSoft or SAP is preferred, • Solid understanding of financial concepts such as debits & credits, journal entries, double-entry bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliation, • Experience with benefits administration, accounts payable/receivable, accounts reconciliation, and tax compliance, • Knowledge of non-profit or governmental accounting practices is a plus, • Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy (10 key typing skills), • Ability to analyze financial data effectively and prepare detailed reports, • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Familiarity with HRIS systems for employee data management, • Attention to detail combined with strong problem-solving skills in technical accounting contexts This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of our financial

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  • Business Development Assistant
    Business Development Assistant
    1 month ago
    $17–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Hillside

    Key Responsibilities Support the Business Development and Sales team in identifying and developing new business opportunities Conduct market research on potential customers, competitors, and regional demand Assist with lead generation, outreach, and follow-ups (email, phone, CRM updates) Prepare sales materials, quotations, and basic customer proposals Maintain and update customer records, pricing lists, and sales tracking reports Coordinate with operations and warehouse teams to ensure accurate order execution Assist with customer onboarding and relationship management Travel as needed to visit customers, attend industry events, trade shows, or support on-site business development activities Assist with preparing for and participating in client meetings during business travel Support other business development activities as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or currently pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field Strong communication skills in English (Mandarin is a plus) Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Comfortable working with data, pricing, and basic financial analysis Willingness to travel occasionally for business purposes Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment Prior experience in sales, logistics, wholesale, or customer-facing roles is a plus

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