Our client, a leading outdoor media company, is hiring a Payroll Analyst on a contract basis. (Potential to hire on performance and business needs)
Work Location:
Fairfield, NJ [onsite – 3 Days/Week – these are specific days based on Payroll, Monday-Wednesday (subject to change based on business needs). Candidate should be available/flexible to be on-site any day if needed.] Summary:
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Check and audit timekeeping records for compliance with company policy and applicable federal and state laws.
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Enter new hires into the payroll system, processing terminations, posting changes in compensation, tax status and miscellaneous other employee master file changes with accuracy and timeliness.
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Perform payroll processing activities, on a weekly and bi-weekly basis including computing wage and overtime payments and calculating and recording payroll deductions.
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Resolve employee payroll-related issues.
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Calculate and request payments for union benefits on a weekly and monthly basis for assigned markets.
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Assist with general accounting department bank reconciliation inquiries.
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Maintain tax jurisdiction files.
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Responsible for assisting payroll vendor with researching and resolving any tax agency delinquencies and discrepancies.
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Assists with SOX audits as requested.
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Assist with special projects as needed.
Required Skills:
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3+ years of payroll experience required.
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Experience with Ceridian Dayforce.
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Union experience a plus.
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Intermediate skills with Excel, Word, Outlook.
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Needs to be familiar with general ledger.
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Must be very client-focused, able to interact with all levels of the organization.
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Strong written & verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to work independently with some supervision as well as be a team player.
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Must be very detail-oriented, organized, maintain confidential data, and able to work in a very fast-paced environment