Accounting / Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Accounting / Payroll Specialists - Moorestown, NJ office

The perfect c andidate will focus primarily on Payroll processing and some general accounting tasks. Additionally, you will be the primary contact for all related benefits programs and coordinate the recruitment of new employees. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize their work with excellent efficiency, have high-level analytical skills, and function in collaboration with the team. The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in payroll and general accounting areas and a good familiarity with benefits and human resources issues. The Staff Accountant will report to and work closely with the Manager of Accounting.

Payroll Responsibilities include :

• Enter newly hired employees into our Deltek Vantagepoint and Paylocity software. Ensuring appropriate supporting documents are received.
• Enters and maintains all benefits and misc. deductions, direct deposit data, tax data, title changes, and rate changes.
• Process bi-weekly payroll by reviewing time sheets, entering and or updating pay-period data (salary changes, deductions, etc.), reviewing payroll registers for accuracy, and resolving any issues before submission.
• Audits Timesheets for payroll processing, ensuring completion and accuracy. Work closely with managers to ensure timecards are completed on time.
• Assists employees concerning Paid Time Off Policy, and Payroll Inquires.
• Assist with invoicing and collections and other special accounting functions as needed,
• Keeps abreast of, communicates changes to, and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and district laws, policies, and regulations, including all multi-state tax rates and basic knowledge of retirement system changes.
• Creates and prepares various HR and payroll reports using Deltek Vantagepoint and / or Paylocity (i.e., overtime, accruals, and headcount).

Requirements :

Accounting Responsibilities

HR Responsibilities include :

Escalates issues to the Manager of Accounting concerning, but not limited to, terminations, leaves of absence, compliance, and all other HR matters as they arise.

Qualifications and desired skills :