Payroll and Accounting specialist
2 months 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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