Payroll Jobs in Dover, 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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Global Payroll Analyst International Payroll Analyst Global Payroll Specialist International Payroll Specialist

  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (23 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Payroll Reporting: Generate and analyze payroll reports, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management regarding payroll metrics, budgeting, and forecasting....

People Services US Payroll Coordinator

  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Main Responsibilities A complete understanding the full payroll process Data entry relating to payroll Payroll data loads Ensure payroll timelines and processes are followed timely and accurately Generation...

Senior Manager, Payroll - Broker/COI

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

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

School Payroll Coordinator

  • Westfield, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Westfield, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

This organized and detail-oriented individual will be responsible for managing all aspects related to payroll....

Financial Operations and Payroll Manager Union College of Union County, NJ

  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with Human Resources to resolve payroll-related issues and prepare retroactive salary adjustments. Review monthly payroll accruals and payroll entries....

Senior Compensation Specialist

  • Morris Plains, NJ (6 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (6 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Work with global payrolls and service provider to ensure appropriate tax withholding and reporting to payroll....

Payroll & Hris Manager

  • East Rutherford, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Rutherford, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Maintain and review payroll processing systems to ensure accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions in accordance with labor...

Financial Operations and Payroll Manager

  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cranford, NJ (22 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Collaborate with Human Resources to resolve payroll-related issues and prepare retroactive salary adjustments. Review monthly payroll accruals and payroll entries....

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Mahwah, NJ (21 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Audit each payroll for accuracy. Manage the International Assignee (expatriate) payrolls through third party vendor....

Payroll Analyst

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The experience we're looking for 5+ years of experience processing multi-company, multi-state payroll preferred Experience processing payroll for large employee population Working knowledge of payroll...

Payroll Team Lead

  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (9 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About the role Take the lead in shaping the future of payroll at Reckitt as our Shared Service Supervisor / Payroll Lead....

Provider Compensation Specialist

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Provider Compensation Specialist will provide operational and strategic oversight for Valley Medical Group (VMG) provider compensation, including physicians and advanced...

Payroll Specialist

  • Florham Park, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (13 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Including timecard exceptions, paid time off reconciliation, new hire pro-rated/retro pays, garnishments etc....

Payroll Operations Analyst

  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 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

  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (10 miles from Dover, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position must have multi-state payroll processing experience in a multi-unit environment, therefore familiar with workflows, batch editing, payroll API feeds, and all the necessary tax filings. + Strong...

Demographic Data for Dover, NJ

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Payroll Calculations
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Payroll in QuickBooks
This course will walk you through the steps of getting a company set up to do payroll, how to set up employees, how to create paychecks as well as payroll liabilities. I know your time is valuable...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Dover, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Dover, 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 Dover, 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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