NY - Payroll Administrator (ADP Workforce Experience Required) - Bronx NY

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the Unites States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence, and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for balancing payroll runs; Performs reconciliations and detailed audits to ensure accurate processing; Processes ACH reversals and stops payments when needed.
• Prepares quarterly tax returns and initiates tax funding requirements.
• Acts as Payroll Manager in their absence.
• Acts as back-up for the payroll specialist to perform timely and accurate preparation of regular and off-cycle payroll runs. At the same time, ensuring employees are paid in compliance with state laws and company policies. Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Performs regular maintenance of leave plans and initiates adjustments as necessary. Audits payroll deductions.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports and other ad-hoc reports. Handles special projects as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Four (4) years' experience in payroll and related processes to include working knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines to have two (2) years managing projects and developing/training staff.

• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of in-house payroll systems, preferably Lawson, and various time and attendance systems. Familiar with multiple reporting tools, preferably Crystal Reports or Lawson Query Wizard.
• Knowledge of budget development/analysis and operational cost factors.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Analytical and creative skills to find solutions to complex interpersonal, technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of their solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.

EEO STATEMENT: A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person