Payroll Specialist

Eisner Advisory Group - Woodbridge Township, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Woodbridge Township, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Payroll Specialist at EisnerAmper will be responsible for managing semi-monthly, monthly, and off-cycle payrolls using Workday. This role emphasizes data integrity and collaboration across departments, ensuring accurate payroll processing and addressing employee inquiries. The position requires a proactive approach to payroll administration and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
• Assist colleagues with accessing withholding elections, tax elections, pay slips, and year-end documents within Workday.
• Provide guidance and assistance to resolve employee inquiries related to payroll.
• Support the payroll department's inbox accurately and timely.
• Timely process and maintain records for garnishments, levies, and lock-in letters in Workday.
• Process on-demand payments, direct deposit reversals, stop payments, and stale dated checks.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Work effectively with third-party service providers to identify and resolve issues timely.
• Assist in all year-end reconciliation tasks and preparation of annual documents.
• Complete projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent payroll experience.
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in payroll processing or related role.
• 1+ years of experience in Workday is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of payroll practices, regulations, and tax laws.
• Highly accountable, team player with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional customer service to all colleagues with great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Teams, and Excel strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible work/life balance
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Career development opportunities