Payroll Associate

Payroll AssociateEstablished in 1986, ASR International Corporation (ASR) solves mission critical challenges for clients in Government and Commercial sectors with our unique blend of proven experience, Global Touch Point capability, and cost-saving innovations in People, Processes, and Systems. ASR is looking to add a full-time, on-site, Payroll Associate at our Corporate Headquarters located in Hauppauge, NY.Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities for the Payroll Associate include but are not limited to:Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.Prepare and submit invoices to clients. Check invoices ensuring bills are paid in a timely manner.Assist in collecting employee timesheets and entering them into the payroll accounting system.Prepare payroll and sending information to an outside payroll processing service.Prepare detailed journal entries and month-end reconciliation. Assist in handling accounts payable and receivable duties.Account reconciliation to ensure accuracy of transactions.Reconcile payroll taxes, 401k, and bank accounts at the end of each month. Assist in researching, tracking, and resolving payroll/accounting problems.Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.Work closely with our accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments.Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, highly preferred and desired. High School diploma required. • 3-5 years of direct experience using ADP software is required, with experience using ADP Workforce Now being desirable. • Experience processing weekly payroll across multiple states. Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas. • Knowledge of accounting software, QuickBooks, and other applications is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Excel, Word, Outlook) is a must. • Working understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles. • Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records. • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. **Please note that your candidacy is subject to clearing of the required background check and agreeing to/signing confidentiality requirements, as the nature of ASR's core business deals with security cleared professionals. Salary is negotiable and commensurate with background and applicable required job experience.**ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR's hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.