Payroll Jobs in Clayton, NJ

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 Tax and Garnishments Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Payroll Tax and Garnishments Analyst/Sr. Analyst will manage end-to-end US payroll processing with a focus on tax compliance and garnishment handling....

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Payroll/Grants Coordinator (Department of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care) University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Payroll/Grants Coordinator (Department of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care) University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned...

Payroll Analyst - Division of Finance University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

data as it relates to payroll taxation, garnishments, and regulatory compliance for payroll processing....

Payroll Specialist - Human Resources

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Required Skills/ Abilities Ideal candidate must have experience processing multi-state payroll. Canadian payroll a plus....

Compensation Analyst

  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (23 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

internal compensation expert, providing guidance on pay decisions, policy interpretation, and FLSA exemption determinations Review compensation data changes in HRIS system for accuracy and approve for payroll...

Sr Business Payroll Specialist

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Ideal candidates will have experience with PeopleSoft Payroll application or similar ERP Payroll applications....

Payroll Positions

  • Morton, PA (21 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morton, PA (21 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Assist Payroll and Attendance Coordinator to ensure timely bi-weekly scheduled payroll run for the purpose of ensuring the accurate payroll processing....

Payroll and Retirement Coordinator

  • Morton, PA (21 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morton, PA (21 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Assist Payroll and Attendance Coordinator to ensure timely bi-weekly scheduled payroll run for the purpose of ensuring the accurate payroll processing....

Senior Manager, Payroll - Broker/COI

  • Mount Laurel, NJ (22 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Mount Laurel, NJ (22 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

** + Payroll experience/expertise is **_highly_** **preferred** + MBA or advanced degree + Certifications: Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) + Superior...

Payroll Specialist

  • Vineland, NJ (13 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Vineland, NJ (13 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

, holidays etc.Full knowledge of prevailing wage jobs, union dues, certified payroll and union reportsProcess all tax payments, garnishments, retirement, insurance and any other payroll related paymentsManage...

Sr Compensation Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

Performs complex analyses supporting the TUHS compensation program, including job classification, increase processing, salary determinations, survey completion, the development and processing of...

Payroll Operations Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Work closely with various payroll tax vendors to ensure Federal, State Local payroll tax filings are submitted timely and correctly Handle online payroll tax registrations required by State, SUI and...

Payroll Specialist- Bilingual (Cherry Hill)

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (18 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (18 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

Enter and maintain employee related information in the payroll system, including, but not limited to personnel changes, wage adjustments, garnishments, child support and liens, tax withholding changes...

URBN Payroll Analyst

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

As a member of the URBN Payroll Department, the Payroll Analyst is responsible for multistate payroll administration for roughly 25,000 employees in US and Canada....

URBN Payroll Associate

  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (20 miles from Clayton, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Role Summary URBN is searching for a Payroll Associate to assist in processing biweekly payroll for 15 entities accurately and on schedule....

Demographic Data for Clayton, NJ

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Payroll Journals
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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Clayton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Clayton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
Master's Degree
17.4%
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 Clayton, NJ
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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