Payroll Coordinator at Pure Power Engineering Inc – Hoboken, New Jersey

Pure Power is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to join the accounting department. The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll operations, which include payroll adjustments, direct deposits, rate changes, and other payroll functions. The Payroll Coordinator will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

To succeed as a Payroll Coordinator, the ideal candidate should be a skilled and thorough researcher with excellent communication and record-keeping skills. The candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated with strong math and computer skills.

About Pure Power

Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in designing big, challenging, and high-profile Solar PV systems. As a full-service engineering firm, we create the electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits, and construction, as well as supporting the lead up to the full engineering drawings, primarily interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies. An essential aspect of our design is the structural analysis of buildings and structures that support the solar PV system.

Those that join the company have an opportunity to:

• Work in a fast growing, exciting, & innovative industry.
• Have a career with purpose and impact on the environment.
• Contribute to the best and largest firm in the solar industry with a great reputation built over the past 10 years.
• Take pride that our services really are the best in the industry. There is no “fake it until you make it" here!

This position reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting and will coordinate with the Human Resource department.

Tasks include:

• Process biweekly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and mitigate errors.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant payroll laws and regulations.
• Review and process various transactions for changes in rate of pay, withholdings and deductions, leaves of absence, quarterly bonuses, PTO payouts, terminations, and new hires.
• Maintain high accuracy in payroll preparation and documentation, verifying entries and calculations for wages, salaries, commissions, deductions, and bonuses.
• Process payroll journal entries and assist with the monthly reconciliation of payroll liability and expense accounts.
• Answer payroll and time-off-related questions resolving issues for locations and employees.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Track and reconcile Sick and PTO hours for all employees.
• Prepare monthly, biweekly, and ad hoc reports.
• Assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

• 2+ years of proven experience as a Payroll Coordinator or similar role.
• An analytical mind with strong math skills and Excel experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management preferred.
• 3-5 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus.

Location

This position will be based out of our exciting downtown Hoboken, NJ Headquarters with the flexibility to work a hybrid in-office and remotely weekly schedule. We are next to public transportation options from NYC and Northern NJ. We also provide a parking spot for the days when an employee wishes to drive to the office and for those that utilize public transportation, we will cover the costs associated with traveling to and from the office.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. We pay 100% of our employee medical, dental, and vision benefits costs, provide paid leaves, offer 401k matching, commuter benefits, sick time and paid time off, internal & external professional development opportunities and much more!

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually

Physical Demands and Work Environment?

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit for extended periods of time. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pure Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, organ donation, height, weight, or length of hair. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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