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Certified Payroll Specialist

Actalent
Woodbridge, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 10/18/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Payroll Specialist position at Actalent?

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Public Reporting Specialist to join our team on a full-time basis. This role is critical to maintaining compliance and operational efficiency across multiple reporting platforms. Due to current bandwidth constraints, we require someone who can hit the ground running with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and submit certified payroll reports in accordance with federal and state regulations.
  • Prepare and file reports through EDA, Aspire, and Emars platforms.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all public reporting deliverables.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data and documentation.
  • Maintain organized records and audit-ready documentation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in public reporting, specifically with certified payroll, EDA, Aspire, and Emars.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of reporting processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and time management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in government or public sector reporting environments.
  • Familiarity with compliance standards and audit procedures.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

XYZ has multiple options for benefits. The have medical dental vision 401k ect

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodbridge,New Jersey.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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