Payroll Coordinator

Company Description

Scenic Landscaping, LLC has been delivering award-winning landscape design, construction, and maintenance services for over 50 years. Alongside sister companies Tapestry Landscape Architecture and Tranquility Pools, Scenic Landscaping provides a seamless, luxury outdoor living experience. Known for innovation and creativity, the company specializes in landscape design, custom pools, and spas to create stunning outdoor spaces for its clients. Scenic Landscaping is a trusted industry leader with a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

Position Summary

Scenic Landscaping is a landscape design and build company based in Northern New Jersey. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and assist with employee compliance operations. This role is essential to maintaining accurate payroll records, supporting accounting functions, assisting with DOT driver compliance, and daily office administration.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll and general accounting, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction and field-services environment.

Some Responsibilities

• Maintain and verify worked hours and benefit time usage activity.
• Review and verify employee timesheets, job hours, overtime, attendance records, and ensure accurate tracking of commissions or bonuses.
• Input and maintain accurate employee data, including payroll deductions, benefits, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Collaborate with HR and the accounting team including payroll reports as requested
• Track PTO, sick time, and employee leave balances.
• Support onboarding and offboarding paperwork and employee documentation.
• Assist with general administrative support

Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years Payroll experience using ADP Workforce Now
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Experience with payroll and accounting software such as ADP or Paychex.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or Sage.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Sharp attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to transition efficiently between high-volume peak seasons and detail-oriented winter accounting projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment