Payroll Associate

Position: Payroll Associate
Location: Hauppauge NY
Company/Industry: Global technical services company
Schedule: Mon-Fri In-Office Only
Salary: $50,000 - $75,000/yr + benefits, depending on experience, flexibility for the right candidate
Type: Direct Hire
Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate payroll reports
• Collect employee timesheets and enter data into the payroll system
• Prepare payroll and coordinate with an external payroll processing service
• Prepare and submit client invoices; ensure timely payment of bills
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Prepare journal entries and support month?end reconciliation
• Reconcile payroll taxes, 401(k), and bank accounts
• Research and resolve payroll or accounting discrepancies
• Generate financial reports by collecting and analyzing account data
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure compliance and accurate financial processing

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3-5 years of experience using ADP, ideally ADP Workforce Now
• Experience processing weekly, multi?state payroll
• Experience working with multiple legal entities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage financial records
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a plus