Payroll Specialist

Prestigious staffing firm based in midtown Manhattan is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing team This is a full time / salaried position with a full benefits package. This position will sit out of the firm's midtown Manhattan office.

Responsibilities:

• Receive and check timesheets for accuracy.
• Liaison with outsourced payroll company to ensure proper processing of weekly payroll.
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded properly.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
• Handle direct deposit requests and data.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolving concerns.
• Process accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Various other duties as assigned by Controller.

Skills:

• Knowledge of payroll, garnishments and benefits distribution.
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Exceptional mathematical and calculation skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Good research and analysis skills.
• QuickBooks, MS Excel, Word and Adobe Acrobat tools.