What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Assistant | Timekeeper position at Careers Integrated Resources Inc?
Job Title: Payroll Assistant | Timekeeper
Job Location: Manhattan/ Bronx/ Queens (Choose any location)
Job Duration: 3 Month (with possible extension)
Shift: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Flexible schedule required every other Friday (6a–2p or 10a–6p)
Pay Range: $30 - $34/hr. on w2
Job Description:
Duties:
- Payroll Processing: Accurately calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, including tax withholdings, garnishments, and benefits (401k).
- System & Records Management: Maintaining updated employee files, inputting data into HRIS/payroll systems, and managing time-and-attendance records.
- Compliance: Ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements (e.g., W-2s).
- Reconciliation & Auditing: Balancing payroll records, reviewing tax filings, and assisting with audits.
- Employee Support: Resolving pay discrepancies, answering questions regarding paychecks, and handling payroll inquiries.
Required Skills:
- Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy in data entry and calculations to avoid legal or financial errors.
- Confidentiality: Ability to manage sensitive, confidential employee data.
- Knowledge of Regulations: Understanding of labor laws, tax codes, and payroll compliance.
- Communication: Effective communication with HR, finance, and employees.
- Certification: FPC or CPP certification preferred
Required Experience:
- Looking for candidates with at least 2 years’ experience in payroll processing (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities).
- Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required as well as the ability to work with multiple systems simultaneously.
- Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks and Pay Choice or Payroll Associates experience preferred.
- Bachelors Preferred
- Payroll Experience Required
Salary : $30 - $34