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Client: Established community-focused nonprofit organization Title: Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk Pay: $27–$29/hr Location: Newark, NJ Duration: Long term contract to perm Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, fully onsite Description: An established community-focused nonprofit organization in Newark, NJ is seeking a Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk to join their team. This role will support a lean HR department and will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate payroll/HR records, and assisting with a variety of HR administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling confidential employee information. Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for approximately 120–150 employees, including hourly and salaried staff Audit timekeeping records and payroll data for accuracy and compliance Process new hires, rehires, employee changes, deductions, time-off, terminations, and other updates in the payroll/HRIS system Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Assist employees with payroll/HRIS questions and self-service portal support Prepare and run payroll/HRIS reports related to earnings, taxes, deductions, benefits, and other employee data Maintain payroll compliance by following internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws Support HR administrative functions including filing, recordkeeping, background checks, references, and employee training setup Process unemployment claims, employment verifications, garnishments, audit requests, workers’ compensation inquiries, and other related requests Assist with HR projects and general administrative support as needed Maintain a high level of confidentiality with all payroll and HR information Qualifications: 3+ years of payroll experience required Experience using payroll software required; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred, but similar systems such as Paychex or Paylocity are also relevant Experience in a multi-department environment with hourly employees and variable rates preferred Some HR compliance or HR administrative experience preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information appropriately Strong communication and customer service skills High school diploma required; college degree or payroll certification preferred Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Client: Established community-focused nonprofit organization Title: Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk Pay: $27–$29/hr Location: Newark, NJ Duration: Long term contract to perm Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, fully onsite Description: An established community-focused nonprofit organization in Newark, NJ is seeking a Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk to join their team. This role will support a lean HR department and will be responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll, maintaining accurate payroll/HR records, and assisting with a variety of HR administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong payroll experience who is detail-oriented, organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable handling confidential employee information. Responsibilities: Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for approximately 120–150 employees, including hourly and salaried staff Audit timekeeping records and payroll data for accuracy and compliance Process new hires, rehires, employee changes, deductions, time-off, terminations, and other updates in the payroll/HRIS system Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Assist employees with payroll/HRIS questions and self-service portal support Prepare and run payroll/HRIS reports related to earnings, taxes, deductions, benefits, and other employee data Maintain payroll compliance by following internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws Support HR administrative functions including filing, recordkeeping, background checks, references, and employee training setup Process unemployment claims, employment verifications, garnishments, audit requests, workers’ compensation inquiries, and other related requests Assist with HR projects and general administrative support as needed Maintain a high level of confidentiality with all payroll and HR information Qualifications: 3+ years of payroll experience required Experience using payroll software required; ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred, but similar systems such as Paychex or Paylocity are also relevant Experience in a multi-department environment with hourly employees and variable rates preferred Some HR compliance or HR administrative experience preferred Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Word Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information appropriately Strong communication and customer service skills High school diploma required; college degree or payroll certification preferred Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Job Description Finance Director / Controller Job Description for Empire Technical Fabrication Position Title: Finance Director / Controller Location: Wayne, New Jersey Employment Type: Full-time, exempt Reports To: CFO & CEO Direct Reports: Finance Associate AP/Purchasing Clerk Additional finance, bookkeeping, payroll or admin support, as assigned Works Closely with: COO and production leadership, CPA/Tax advisor, external advisors (as directed) Position Summary Empire Technical Fabrication is seeking a hands-on Finance Director / Controller to lead the company’s day-to-day accounting, financial operations, QuickBooks Online structure, monthly close, cash flow tracking, AP/AR oversight, payroll coordination, purchasing controls, and finance team management. This role is designed for a finance and accounting professional who can bring additional structure, accuracy, and discipline to a growing project-based fabrication company. The ideal candidate has strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on QuickBooks Online experience, supervisory ability, and comfort improving financial processes in a fast-moving operational environment. The Finance Director / Controller will help Empire move from ownership-dependent financial management to a more organized, reliable, and scalable finance function. This person will own the financial operating rhythm: accurate books, clean reporting, clear finance team roles, timely close, reliable reconciliations, AP/AR discipline, cash visibility, and project-level financial tracking. The Finance Director will work in partnership with a fractional CFO. The fractional CFO will support ownership with financial strategy, executive interpretation, financing decisions, scenario analysis, and higher-level decision support. The Finance Director will own the accounting execution, reporting preparation, team management, and day-to-day financial controls that make that strategic work possible. Business Context Empire Technical Fabrication is a full-service design, engineering, and manufacturing company serving the entertainment and live production industry. Born from Broadway and built for complex production challenges, Empire supports the design, engineering, manufacture, and implementation of turn-key scenic builds utilizing both custom or stock automation equipment alongside our proprietary show control software platform for use in the live events industry and beyond. As the business continues to grow, Empire is strengthening its finance function and hiring a Finance Director / Controller to help build a more organized, accurate, and scalable financial foundation. Mission and Values Alignment Empire Technical Fabrications’ stated mission is to be a source of solutions for production challenges in the entertainment and live production industry. The Finance Director should operate in a way that supports the values implied by the company’s work and client promise: · Solution orientation: Help the business solve financial and operational problems with practical structure. · Craftsmanship and accuracy: Treat financial reporting with the same quality and care that our clients have come to expect from our engineering and manufacturing. · Reliability: Produce timely, dependable information that leadership can use. · Collaboration: Work effectively with company leadership, production, operations, vendors, CPA, payroll providers, and the fractional CFO. · Accountability: Create clear ownership for financial processes, deadlines, documentation, and follow-through. · Financial discipline: Help the company make decisions based on accurate and real-time information. Essential Responsibilities 1. Finance & Accounting Operations · Lead Empire Technical Fabrications’ daily finance and accounting operations, ensuring recurring work is completed accurately, consistently, and on schedule. · Supervise, train, and support the Finance Associate and AP/Purchasing Clerk. · Maintain clear finance routines, documentation, and accountability so financial processes are organized and not overly dependent on any one person. 1. QuickBooks Online, Close & Reporting · Own day-to-day maintenance of QuickBooks Online, including the approved chart of accounts, class structure, customer/project setup, vendor records, and coding standards. · Own the monthly close process, including review of bank accounts, credit cards, loans, AP, AR, payroll, sales tax, fixed assets, liabilities, and key balance sheet accounts. · Prepare or supervise preparation of the monthly reporting package for review by ownership and the fractional CFO, including notes on material changes, unusual items, cash concerns, margin changes, or issues needing attention. 1. Cash Flow, AR/AP & Payroll Oversight · Monitor day-to-day cash needs, expected collections, vendor obligations, payroll, debt payments, credit cards, taxes, and upcoming project-related cash requirements. · Oversee customer invoicing, recurring rental invoices, deposits, progress billing, statements, payment application, and collections follow-up. · Oversee payroll coordination, ensuring payroll inputs, time sheets, approvals, and coding are complete, accurate, and submitted on time. 1. Purchasing, Job Costing, Inventory & Project Profitability · Oversee the AP/Purchasing Clerk’s work related to purchase orders, vendor documentation, bill entry, receipts, PO matching, vendor follow-up, and AP packet preparation. · Support project-level cost tracking and reporting, including labor, materials, subcontractors, freight, overtime, rework, change orders, equipment usage, rentals, and project-specific purchases. · Collaborate with operations and production management to improve visibility into inventory, purchasing activity, project costs, and profitability by project, rental, customer, or job type. 1. Banking, CPA, Tax & External Coordination · Maintain accurate records for credit cards, loans, equipment financing, partner loans, payment schedules, amortization schedules, and related balance sheet activity. · Coordinate with the CPA on monthly close questions, year-end tax support, sales tax tracking, and accounting classification questions. · Support financing, grant, loan, banking, insurance, workers’ compensation, and lender-related requests by gathering accurate financial data and documentation. 1. Team Leadership, Controls & Cross-Functional Partnership · Maintain and improve internal controls, financial SOPs, policies, and checklists for recurring finance and accounting processes. · Work closely with ownership, production management, operations, internal departments, CPA, bankers, lenders, and the fractional CFO to ensure business activity is properly reflected in the accounting system and financial reporting. · Translate financial information into clear, practical language and escalate financial risks early with supporting information. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. · 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience. · Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online or a comparable small/mid-sized business accounting platform. · Strong understanding of accounting operations, including general ledger, chart of accounts, balance sheet, P&L, AP, AR, payroll coordination, reconciliations, sales tax, debt schedules, and month-end close. · Experience preparing or managing monthly financial reporting packages. · Experience supervising or training finance, bookkeeping, accounting, purchasing, or administrative staff. · Experience improving accounting workflows, reporting processes, internal controls, or finance team procedures. · Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft office skills. · Ability to review financial data, identify errors, and explain financial information to non-financial leaders. · Ability to work in a fast-moving business where processes are evolving. · Strong organizational skills, follow-through, judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. · Ability to work onsite in Wayne, New Jersey as required. Preferred / Ideal Qualifications · Experience in a project-based business such as fabrication, manufacturing, construction, scenic production, live events, technical production, architecture/engineering, industrial services, or custom production. · Experience with project costing, class tracking, job costing, project profitability reporting, or work-in-process reporting. · Experience working with union payroll, hourly labor, overtime, workers’ compensation, or complex labor reporting. · Experience improving purchasing, purchase order, AP, inventory, or PO-to-bill workflows. · Experience coordinating with external CPAs, payroll providers, bankers, insurance advisors, and financing partners. · CPA, CMA, MBA, or comparable accounting/finance credential preferred but not required. · Comfort working with a fractional CFO or senior finance advisor. Key Skills & Competencies · Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills · Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment · Resourcefulness and adaptability typical of small business environments · Ability to work through complex financial conversations while maintaining a level head · Ability to reasonably adapt and negotiate, both internally on company standards and practices and externally on client needs and adjustments Success in This Role A successful Finance Director / Controller will help Empire Technical Fabrication move from informal, person-dependent financial management to a more structured, reliable, and scalable finance function. Within the first year, success will look like: · A clearer monthly close and reporting rhythm. · Better use of QuickBooks Online, classes, projects, and coding standards. · Stronger AP, AR, payroll, and purchasing controls. · Improved cash flow visibility. · More consistent financial information for ownership and the fractional CFO. · Better visibility into project costs, rental activity, and profitability. · Maintain order without slowing down operations This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys building structure, improving systems, and helping a growing project-based company strengthen its financial foundation. Benefits After the completion of a 30-day probationary period, this position will include: · 10 vacation days per year with 5 days able to rollover year-to-year · 100% coverage for your company provided health care · 100% company provided vision, dental, and life insurance coverage Compensation · 125,000-150,000 (commensurate with experience) · Potential year-end bonus Company DescriptionEmpire Technical Fabrication does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.Empire Technical Fabrication does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Job Description We are partnering with a successful services organization seeking an experienced Controller to lead and strengthen the company’s accounting operations. The role will oversee daily financial management, supervising a small accounting team, and partner closely with ownership and leadership to support continued growth. The Controller will also be responsible for ensuring compliance within US GAAP standards, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have experience with hazardous material cost tracking and compliance reporting. Major Responsibilities · Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management · Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements · Ensure accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition for construction projects · Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes · Manage compliance activities including sales tax, payroll tax, and multi-state regulatory reporting · Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners · Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management initiatives · Provide financial insight and reporting to ownership and executive leadership · Supervise and mentor the Assistant Controller and Accounting Clerk · Assist with process improvements and scalability initiatives as the company continues to grow The ideal Controller will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar. Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to: · 7-10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership experience · CPA preferred · Construction/Manufacturing Industry experience REQUIRED · Strong financial reporting (GAAP, regulatory reporting), internal controls experience · Advanced Microsoft Excel skills · Viewpoint or any ERP system experience preferred For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2831 and reference JO#03710-0013444667.

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When Perm two weeks vacation, paid medical benefits (family) small portion candidate needs to cover.Keys: 400+ employees, had a migration program and things are picking up.Bi weekly (3 separate corporations).Wage garnishments, child support, benefits.Being able to do some tax work is a huge plus (W

When Perm - two weeks vacation, paid medical benefits (family) small portion candidate needs to cover.Bi weekly (3 separate corporations).Wage garnishments, child support, benefits.Being able to do some tax work is a huge plus (W-2's).Covering two week pay period (NY, NJ, Pennsylvania).If interested

Under the direct supervision of the Business Administrator, to administer the school district's payroll function, including developing reporting procedures and internal controls; implementing procedures and processes; ensuring the accuracy of payroll-related data and compliance with school district

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Assisting with payroll processing during payroll weeks, with training provided on ADP Workforce Now.

Payroll Clerk Job Duties: Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data. Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed cha

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Key Responsibilities Process payroll on a regular schedule (weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly) Review and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and wage calculations Maintain accurate payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and benefits Assist with the administration of tax withho

Key Responsibilities:- Process payroll for all employees, including calculating hours, overtime, and deductions - Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing - Review and verify employee time cards and attendance records - Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with compan

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Provide coverage for Payroll Shared Services Call Center. Complete payroll and timekeeping related forms. Collaborate with all areas of Payroll and HR to resolved employee issues.

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Schedule Notes: Facility Payroll Ambassador, acting as the liaison between facility staff and Payroll while providing high?quality customer service and resolving employee inquiries. Support employees with ESS/Client navigation, collaborate with Payroll and HR teams, and provide backup coverage for t

We are seeking a reliable Office Coordinator to manage daily office operations and provide administrative support.The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and able to handle a variety of tasks to keep the office running smoothly.Oversee day-to-day office operations.Coordinate with building manag

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