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Payroll Administrator

KLG Contracting Inc
Astoria, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2026

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team! In this vital role, you will oversee the entire payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for employees across various departments. Your expertise in payroll management systems and accounting software will help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization’s financial health while supporting our dedicated workforce. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for accuracy and efficiency, we want to hear from you!

Duties

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing using systems such as Elations, LCP Tracker, etc., ensuring all employee data is accurate and up-to-date
  • Perform data entry for payroll transactions, benefits administration, and employee records with precision and attention to detail
  • Reconcile payroll accounts regularly through general ledger reconciliation and account analysis to ensure consistency and accuracy
  • Prepare and review journal entries related to payroll, taxes, and benefits for compliance with accounting standards
  • Collaborate to process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit enrollments
  • Maintain compliance with tax regulations by preparing tax filings and managing related documentation
  • Support accounts payable and receivable functions as needed within the organization’s financial software environment such as QuickBooks

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, debits & credits, and general ledger accounting
  • Excellent analysis skills for account reconciliation, data validation, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including 10 key typing skills for efficient data entry
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially while maintaining high accuracy standards

Join us as a Payroll Administrator and become an essential part of our financial operations! Your expertise will help ensure our team members are paid accurately on time while supporting the organization’s compliance and financial integrity. We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26

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