Payroll Specialist at SALSON LOGISTICS INC – NEWARK, New Jersey

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires proficiency in various payroll systems and accounting software, as well as strong analytical skills to support our financial operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for employees for multiple divisions
• Collecting time clock data and payroll information
• Checking time clock punches for accuracy
• Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
• Performs mathematical and financial calculations related to payroll processing.
• Keep track of hour rates, wages, compensation, new hire info etc
• Record employee bonuses and referrals with direction from recruiting
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Prepare reports for upper management, finance department etc.
• Handling direct deposit requests and data
• Calculating the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc.
• Administer statements of payment to personnel either electronically or on paper
• Receiving approval from upper management for payments when needed
• Reconciling Union monthly invoice
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• BSc/BA in business, accounting or relevant field is a plus
• 3-5 years of payroll experience
• Strong excel experience, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and vlookups
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Knowledge of Federal and State Laws and regulations pertaining to payroll administration; principals of payroll procedures, processing, reconciling and payroll systems
• Proficient experience in relevant payroll software and databases (e.g. Kronos, Payforce)
• Experience processing payroll using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and experience with personal computer (PC) software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)
• Comprehend payroll processing and procedures
• Plan and manage time effectively to meet payroll processing timelines.
• Work independently in all assigned aspects of the computerized payroll processing.
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail
• The ability to explain and interpret payroll-related information, and
• Exercise independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters.
• Excellent communication skills