Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Process the payroll, including the computation and distribution of payroll, the payment of employment taxes and the distribution of Form W-2’s; process unemployment insurance claims. Maintain our client’s employee payroll file. Assist with the administration of our client’s qualified plans (Retirement & 401k) Assist with the administration of our client’s non-qualified plans. Assist with the administration of the Employee Assistance Plan.

Ensure our client’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state and local laws and regulations. Compile information for purpose of non-discrimination testing. 

Prepare and approve journal entries for cost allocations for benefits and payroll related activities. Reconcile general ledger accounts for payroll expenses. Process Incentive Compensation Plan payments at the end of plan year.

Respond to employees’ inquiries on various benefit plans and understand how these plans impact payroll.

Respond to employment verification requests.

Prepare certain account invoices and general ledgers, obtain approval signatures, make photocopies, forward originals to Accounts Payable; maintain invoice files.

Create spreadsheets and reports for various projects.

Serve as primary backup to the payroll processing.

Skills—

Ability to process accurate payrolls on a consistent basis.

Strong attention to detail and understanding of inter-relationships of changes in payroll entries to other areas in payroll.

Proficient in Excel and Word.

Detail oriented, strong communication skills, organizational skills, analytical and research skills

Ability to handle multiple assignments at the same time required.

Strong problem solving abilities.

Education—

A bachelor’s degree and HR /Payroll certification a plus.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $50,000 – $55,000

Contact: Kendal Ridgeway