Payroll Administrator/Accountant

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States HUDSON RIVER PARK Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Administrator/Accountant to join our team at Hudson River Park. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely administration and processing of our bi-weekly payroll, including recordkeeping and reporting, as well as some accounts receivable and bookkeeping tasks for select departments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Audit timesheets and accruals, making adjustments as necessary and coordinating with staff to resolve discrepancies
  • Interact with ADP (Payroll services provider) to ensure seamless payroll processing
  • Prepare and post payroll journal entries into our accounting system (Microsoft Dynamics - Great Plains)
  • Reconcile payroll register to General Ledger (quarterly)
  • Generate checks for fringe benefit payments and monthly reporting to employee Retirement Plans
  • Respond to inquiries from tax departments regarding withholding and unemployment taxes
  • Coordinate with HR regarding employee status changes and W2 issuance
  • Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc reports, conducting audits to ensure data integrity
  • Document workflow and work procedures
  • Quarterly employee transit benefit management
Bookkeeping Responsibilities
  • Data entry, including fixed asset module, NYS Contract reporting system, and other relevant tasks
  • Check and Cash Receipts processing
  • Vendor outreach and research
  • Assist with reporting unclaimed funds to NYS
  • Back-up support for other Finance Department functions
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting preferred, but not required
  • Minimum three (3) years payroll processing experience required
  • Solid understanding of payroll and payroll tax law
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now
  • Advanced level user in Microsoft Excel
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred
Essential Traits
  • Approachable, easygoing, and collaborative
  • Ethical conduct
  • Strategic thinker, comfortable making decisions
  • Problem-solving/analysis
  • Detail-oriented/organized
Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary of $57,500 - $65,000 (depending on experience) and excellent benefits package including paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and participation in New York State Retirement System.



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