Payroll Analyst
17 days ago
Fairfield
Job DescriptionJob Title - Payroll AnalystDuration - ~3-6 Months - potential for Temp-to-Perm based on individual performance and business needsLocation - 185 US Highway 46, Fairfield, NJ 07004On-Site - 3 Days/Week - these are specific days based on Payroll, generally Monday-Wednesday (subject to change based on business needs). Candidate should be available/flexible to be on-site any day if needed.The Payroll Analyst will perform tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records in payroll system.RESPONSIBILITIES: • Check and audit timekeeping records for compliance with company policy and applicable federal and state laws,, • Enter new hires into the payroll system, processing terminations, posting changes in compensation, tax status and miscellaneous other employee master file changes with accuracy and timeliness., • Perform payroll processing activities, on a weekly and bi-weekly basis including computing wage and overtime payments and calculating and recording payroll deductions., • Resolve employee payroll-related issues., • Calculate and request payments for union benefits on a weekly and monthly basis for assigned markets., • Assist with General Accounting Department bank reconciliation inquiries., • Maintain tax jurisdiction files. Responsible for assisting payroll vendor with researching and resolving any tax agency delinquencies and discrepancies. Assists with SOX audits as requested., • Assist with special projects as needed.Minimum Qualifications:, • 3+ years of payroll experience required., • Experience with Ceridian Dayforce., • Union experience a plus., • Intermediate skills with Excel, Word, Outlook., • Needs to be familiar with general ledger., • Must be very client-focused, able to interact with all levels of the organization., • Strong written & verbal communication skills., • Must be able to work independently with some supervision as well as be a team player., • Must be very detail-oriented, organized, maintain confidential data, and able to work in a very fast-paced environment.