PAYROLL ASSISTANT ( Garden City, New York)

This position will be based out of our main office (Garden City, Nassau).The hourly pay rate range being offered is $24.00 - $26.45 per hour based upon degree and experience.A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 21 PTO days per year & a matching 403(b) will be offered after 90 days of employment (your cost: about $200 per month)This is a 40 hour shift Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.Qualified Candidates will have: At least 1 year payroll experience using an online payroll processing system is required; UKG Software and Workforce Management preferredCertified Payroll professional a plusKnowledge of federal, state and local regulations as pertaining to payroll processingExperience with reconciling payroll to general ledger withholding accountsAbility to streamline workflow processes and make appropriate recommendationsExperience with ExcelDetail oriented, organized and able to multi taskAble to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentSome Responsibilities Include:Monitor employee timesheets for errors and adjust as needed, and communicate with manager to make correctionsCreate reports as needed (related to Overtime, Employee High Hours, time off tracking, monitor "Direct Deposit" applications)Verify with management hours abovebeyond 18+ hoursProcess payrollRun post payroll reportsFiling, scanning, check printing, mailing, and employment garnishmentsReview, reconcile, and create check requests for turn around checks, garnishments, and benefit providers post payrollReview monthly outstanding check report, follow up with employees, void replace checksUpdate 3rd party sick earnings in payroll systemRespond to inquiries as they relate to payroll via phone, email and walk-ins

Created: 2025-02-07