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Payroll Specialist

$55k - $65k
Full-time

LHH

Payroll Specialist

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity with a financial services firm located in Downtown NYC. This role will support day-to-day payroll processing, timekeeping, tax compliance, payroll accounting and reporting, and month-end close activities.

Responsibilities:

Process biweekly payroll, including hours, pay changes, and deductions

Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit changes

Process commissions, bonuses, and incentive payments

Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Respond to payroll and timekeeping questions

Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit support

Prepare payroll journal entries and account reconciliations

Support month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

2+ years of payroll experience

Experience with Workday, Paychex, or a similar payroll system

Knowledge of payroll compliance and accounting principles

Proficient in Excel, including PivotTables and Vlookups

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

Schedule:

5 days in office in Downtown Manhattan

Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Employment Type:

Direct Hire (Permanent)

Salary:

$55K–$65K

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