Payroll Assistant

divh2Payroll Assistant/h2pOur client, a large municipal health care system company, is looking for a Payroll Assistant for their New York, NY location./ph3Responsibilities:/h3ulliProcess payroll for hourly and salaried employees./liliProvide assistance in entering and paying all wage garnishments./liliProcess property payroll transfer reports./liliEnsure benefits deductions are accurate./liliConduct audits to ensure accuracy and maintain data integrity./liliProvide support to leadership team for various other accounting related projects./liliTimekeepers ensure time reporting complies with organizational policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements./liliA Timekeeper reviews, audits, and processes employee timesheets, resolves discrepancies, and ensures proper documentation for leave balances, overtime, and other pay-related transactions./liliThis position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment./liliReview and process employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance./liliMonitor daily time entries, missed punches, and scheduling exceptions./liliAudit time entries for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility./liliEnsure time approvals are completed by supervisors prior to payroll deadlines./liliPrepare and submit approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing./liliInvestigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors./liliReconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping errors or late submissions./liliTrack and record employee leave usage including annual, sick, comp, FMLA, and other approved absences./liliVerify leave balances and ensure appropriate leave codes are applied./liliCoordinate with other teams regarding leave of absence/liliUpdating the timekeeping system based on employee status./li/ulh3Requirements:/h3ullistrongSkills:/strong/lili1 year experience./lilistrongEducation:/strong/liliProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks and Pay Choice or Payroll Associates experience preferred./lilistrongLanguages:/strong/liliEnglish Read Write Speak/lilistrongRequired:/strong/liliPAYROLL PROCESSING/lilistrongAdditional:/strong/liliWORD/liliEXCEL/liliOUTLOOK/lilistrongMinimum Degree Required:/strong/liliCompleted High School (Diploma or GED)/lilistrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/liliHigh school diploma or GED required./liliAssociates or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred/liliMinimum 2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities)./liliAnalytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required/lilistrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/liliExperience with enterprise HR/payroll systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft./liliKnowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices./liliExperience supporting large employee populations./lilistrongSkills and Competencies:/strong/liliStrong attention to detail and accuracy/liliKnowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures/liliExcellent organizational and time management skills/liliStrong interpersonal and customer service skills/liliAbility to maintain strict confidentiality/liliProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)/liliAbility to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment/liliAbility to work in multiple systems simultaneously/li/ulh3Why Should You Apply?/h3ulliHealth Benefits/liliReferral Program/liliExcellent growth and advancement opportunities/li/ulpICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law./p/div