Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk

ASR is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our Corporate Headquarters team in Hauppauge, NY. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of direct ADP payroll processing experience, with ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred. This role supports weekly payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and month-end accounting support. The successful candidate must be highly accurate, organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working with confidential payroll and financial information.

Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll using ADP.

Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.

Collect and enter employee timesheets into payroll accounting systems.

Prepare payroll data for submission to an outside payroll processing service.

Support multi-state payroll processing and multiple legal entities.

Prepare payroll journal entries and month-end reconciliations.

Reconcile payroll taxes, 401(k), benefits deductions.

Research, track, and resolve payroll and accounting discrepancies.

Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account data.

Work closely with Accounting to support compliance, reporting, invoicing, tax payments, and reconciliations.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field highly preferred.

3 to 5 years of direct ADP payroll processing experience required.

ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred.

Experience processing weekly payroll across multiple states.

Knowledge of payroll taxes, 401(k), benefits deductions, and reconciliations.

Experience with QuickBooks or other accounting software desirable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Working understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Proven ability to calculate, post, reconcile, and manage financial records.

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.