Payroll Specialist
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US Payroll Specialist - Union, New Jersey Office

Program Description

We are looking for an experienced payroll specialist to be responsible for all payroll-related tasks. In this role, your responsibilities will include collecting and reviewing employee information and working hours, calculating wages, preparing and processing employee payments, and maintaining accurate payroll records.

To be successful as a payroll specialist, you should be able to investigate and resolve payroll issues and ensure strict compliance with company and regulatory standards. An outstanding payroll specialist should also have excellent people skills and a high numerical aptitude.

Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:

• Collecting timesheet data and payroll information.
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
• Calculating wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, etc.
• Preparing and processing paychecks and cash deposits.
• Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Preparing and distributing income statements.
• Responding to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Performing account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports for review by management.
• Maintaining tax registration records and ensuring all state/local taxes are being prepared and paid for by the respective parties.

Payroll Specialist Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A degree in accounting, business, or a related field may be preferred.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience working in payroll or a similar role.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software (ADP is preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High numerical aptitude.
• Detail-oriented.

About Mindlance

Mindlance, is one of the largest and fastest growing US staffing and workforce solutions firms deploying over 5000 professionals on assignments nationwide per year. We are a certified diversity business (MBE) and has been ranked one of the fastest growing U.S staffing firms by SIA for ten years. We have also been consistently recognized as one of the best performing partners to industry leading MSP programs and internally run contingent labor programs. With an annual revenue of over $430 million, the Mindlance story is one of calculable achievement, made meaningful by the commitment to keep getting better in a way that is mindful and creates a balance that works for everyone.

We have several leading industry-differentiated, product/platform-led offerings within the talent ecosystem.

Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans

Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000. Could be open for discussion, some flex. ALL Depends on hands on experience you come with in payroll. Willing to and will provide training.

Location: This hire must be local to Union, NJ.

Mindlance HQ is located in Union, NJ and on a 3/2 Hybrid model.