Payroll Specialist

Healthcare Company Title : Payroll Specialist Location : Woodcliff Lake, NJ Duration : 6 – 12 months Job Description · Performs daily activities for 5 bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls to ensure accurate and timely compensation to employees for work performed. · Performs a variety of statistical tasks and clerical duties required to prepare payroll data for computer input. Reviews timekeeping records. · Processes exception items requiring special handling. Responds to inquiries from employees regarding deductions, calculations, and changes in compensation. · Prepares, compiles and maintains various statistical and payroll records. May perform analyses and reviews of data, develop reports for supervision review. Essential Functions · Performs payroll activities for bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processing. · Reviews timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness. · Process special payroll exceptions as needed. · W-2 processing knowledge desirable · Prepare payroll journal entries for posting to the general ledger. · Maintain master control file. · Knowledge of ADP and Peoplesoft Bachelors plus All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.