Payroll Specialist in Bethpage- 35 hours per week

Payroll Specialist 

Primary Purpose of Job

Process payroll for assigned programs, as well as processing garnishments, travel reimbursements and time-off accruals.

 Position is located in Bethpage working Monday - Friday in person from 9 am - 5 pm, 35 hours per week.  

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience in a payroll environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel & Word

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication, customer service and follow-up skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Exhibit a sense of urgency in completion of tasks; flexible for additional hours.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with program management to resolve errors for locations/programs assigned
• Verify and audit entries for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, rate changes, etc. 
• Update employee department/job code allocations in ADP payroll system
• Ensure accuracy of employee’s PTO benefits in accordance with agency policy 
• Assist with audit and reconciliation of payroll register as compared to electronic timecard reports to ensure accuracy
• Advise program supervisors on policy and procedures pertaining to payroll
• Ensure the timely processing of payroll
• Process travel reimbursements, referral bonuses, taxable fringe benefits
• Review and enter data for all wage garnishments processed by payroll vendor
• Prepare pay out of accruals for terminations, etc. 
• Prepare pre and post payroll processing reports
• Process posting of 3^rd party sick pay
• Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks, as necessary
• Prepare letters and follow up for outstanding paychecks
• Prepare bi-weekly General Ledger journal entry 
• Assist with special projects as requested by supervisors
• Cross train in all areas of payroll processing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist Payroll Coordinator and co-workers, as necessary
• Complete employment verifications and benefit forms as needed 

This is FT, 35 hour per week position- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

 Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516-732-3979. 

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Job Requisition #5242