Open Systems Technologies is currently looking for a Payroll Assistant to join their team in New York, NY.
Compensation: $65,000
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily payroll operations and process weekly and bi-weekly (US & Canada) payrolls. Complete and ensure that the preparation and distribution of payroll meets established schedules.
- Knowledgeable in tax principles, wage, and hour laws by State. Review calculation of wages, overtime, comp time and deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
- Review and reconcile all payroll before processing.
- Produce, balance, and file 1099s and W2s. Liaise with HR/Benefits teams on the administration and maintenance of 401K and benefits plans.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax, regulations, wage, and hour laws to ensure the application is accurate within the Paycom payroll system.
- Review employee data changes such as new hires, employee status changes and additional earnings within the payroll system, as well as employee database.
- Review employee time and attendance records to accurately process payroll and identify any issues with submitted time.
- Maintain employee garnishments, levies, and wage assignments.
- Help with payroll reports for the preparation of various tax returns, and 401k compliance audits.
- Handle complex inquiries regarding employee payroll matters and perform research on any state level benefits impacting the payroll.
- Perform other special projects and duties as requested.
Qualifications:
- A Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of experience in payroll.
- Knowledge of payroll processing.
- Ability to develop and improve process and procedures.
- Superior interpersonal skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Excel, knowledge of Paycom, Netsuite and Job Diva/Bullhorn, is a plus.