Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a non-profit organization in New York, New York on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This position will support accurate and timely payroll operations while assisting with reconciliations, accounting entries, and month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process semi-monthly payroll for hourly employees with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before final submission.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate any variances identified during the review process.
• Prepare and post payroll-related entries to the general ledger to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close by reconciling payroll accounts and providing supporting documentation.
• Support accounts payable tasks, including expense coding and related financial processing as needed.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable payroll regulations.• Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll processing in a high-volume environment.
• Background supporting multi-state payroll and semi-monthly payroll schedules.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now; familiarity with Dayforce is an advantage.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, including bank and credit card account reviews.
• Working knowledge of general ledger activity, journal entries, and payroll account balancing.
• Ability to support month-end close activities with strong accuracy and organization.
• Prior exposure to accounts payable functions and expense coding is preferred.