Payroll Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Payroll Administrator , Port Jefferson Station, NY

Anna Parson at Robert Half is working with a growing construction-related company is seeking a Certified Payroll Administrator to join its accounting team. The Certified Payroll Administrator focuses primarily on payroll compliance, reporting, audits, and reconciliations rather than day-to-day payroll processing. Candidates with strong payroll processing experience who are interested in learning certified payroll are encouraged to apply. The company is willing to train the right individual on certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.

As the Certified Payroll Administrator, you will:

• Prepare and maintain certified payroll and compliance-related reports.
• Review payroll, timekeeping, and labor records for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and support reporting deadlines.
• Partner with field and office personnel to obtain required documentation and resolve payroll issues.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and supporting schedules.

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment.
• Someone who can confidently follow up on missing information and keep reporting processes on track.
• A team player who is comfortable working in a collaborative office supporting both accounting and field operations.

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Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Certified payroll experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong payroll processing background with a willingness to learn certified payroll.
• Prior in-house payroll experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong follow-up skills and the ability to work effectively with field personnel.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems.