Payroll Administrator

Payroll Clerk ASR is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our Corporate Headquarters team in Hauppauge, NY. This position is ideal for a payroll professional with at least three years of hands-on ADP payroll processing experience, with ADP Workforce Now expertise strongly preferred. Immediate availability requested. The selected candidate will play a key role in weekly payroll administration, payroll reconciliations, and month-end accounting activities. Success in this role requires exceptional accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive payroll and financial information with discretion. Responsibilities Process weekly payroll using ADP. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports. Collect and enter employee timesheets into payroll accounting systems. Prepare payroll data for submission to an outside payroll processing service. Support multi-state payroll processing and multiple legal entities. Prepare payroll journal entries and month-end reconciliations. Reconcile payroll taxes, 401(k), benefits deductions. Research, track, and resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies. Work closely with Accounting to support compliance, reporting, invoicing, tax payments, and reconciliations. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field highly preferred. 3 or more years of direct ADP payroll processing experience required. ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred. Experience processing weekly payroll across multiple states. Knowledge of payroll taxes, 401(k), benefits deductions, and reconciliations. Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Working understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles. Proven ability to calculate, post, reconcile, and manage financial records. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.