Payroll Jobs in New York, NY

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Payroll Specialist - Eastern District

  • Westwood, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Westwood, NJ (17 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Primary tasks include clerical functions for project specific payroll....

Americas Payroll Admin

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Ensure accurate and timely processing of the US Payroll Prepare input file for Mexico, Brazil and Canada payrolls Audit 401K deferrals in payroll Reconcile quarterly federal wages Audit, analyze and...

Bilingual Payroll Coordinator

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Amazing Home Care is actively seeking a Payroll Coordinator to process and verify payroll information on a timely basis while maintaining payroll records and ensuring that employee time is reported...

Payroll Administrator

  • Fresh Meadows, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Fresh Meadows, NY (10 miles from New York, NY)
  • 21 hours ago

invoices, garnishments, DOL statistics & reports Requirements: Associates degree Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field Two years previous payroll experience Strong organizational...

Payroll Specialist

  • Long Island City, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 22 hours ago

transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices Facilitates audits...

Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (6 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Update and maintain deductions, direct deposits, taxes, and garnishments accurately upon receipt of documentation....

Group Product Manager, Payroll & Tax

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

We build and scale systems that process billions of dollars of payroll and taxes everyday, and translate that complexity into simple, intuitive experiences that are easy for users to navigate....

Virtual Payroll Assistant (Remote)

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Job Benefits: Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave Company Profile: Welcome to Solar Energy Renewable LTD, where innovation meets sustainability. We...

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Payroll Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

This role will support the payroll team in processing employee payments, maintaining data accuracy, and handling wage garnishments....

Payroll Coordinator-Milford, MA

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Job Details: Marketing Proposal Coordinator-NYC Full details of the job. Vacancy NameMarketing Proposal Coordinator-NYC Vacancy NoVN632 Employment TypeFull-Time Job Salary Range$85000 - $105000...

Payroll Coordinator

  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Queens Village, NY (12 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Prepare the biweekly summary of payroll and send to the Office of Payroll Administration (OPA) for approval and release of payroll; pick up of bi-weekly paychecks at OPA, sort and distribute paychecks...

Payroll Manager US

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Payroll Manager for the US....

Payroll Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Provide assistance in entering and paying all wage garnishments. Process property payroll transfer reports. Ensure benefits deductions are accurate....

Workday Certified Payroll Lead

  • New York City, NY (2 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (2 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

As a Workday Payroll Lead, your primary responsibilities may include: Lead or support the Payroll workstream on a Workday implementation project....

Workday Certified Payroll Lead - Health & Public Service

  • New York City, NY (2 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (2 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

As a Workday Payroll Lead, your primary responsibilities may include: Lead or support the Payroll workstream on a Workday implementation project....

Demographic Data for New York, NY

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in New York, NY

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in New York, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
Master's Degree
17.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in New York, NY
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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