Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Assistant Healthcare Background

Department: Corporate Payroll Operation

Location: Bronx, NY 10461

**Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Payrate: $30/hr - $35/hr.**

Hours: 35 hours per week, 1 hour lunch

Schedule Notes

• Flexible schedule required every other Friday (6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM)
• This role might be temp to perm based on experience.
• Looking for candidates with at least 2+ years of experience.

Job Description

• We need either a high school and 4 years of experience or Bachelors with 2 years of experience (variations of it).
• 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. HS Diploma Req. Bachelor Degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities & 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 and Qualifications

• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in payroll software and Microsoft Excel. Specifically looking for Oracle Cloud, Peoplesoft, and ADP
• 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.

Common Experience

• Prior experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field is often preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.

You should be proficient in:

• Bookkeeping
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank Reconciliation
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Financial Audit Experience