Payroll Jobs in New Brunswick, 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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Compensation Specialist - Hybrid/Remote - Somerset, NJ

  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 7 hours ago

Job Overview: The Compensation Specialist supports the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs and policies. Serves as the analytical backbone of the Compensation Team....

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Temporary Payroll Coordinator

  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

, calculate, and record payroll deductions Process wage garnishments, pay levies and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner Perform tasks to establish and maintain payroll records...

Senior Payroll Manager -- Americas

  • Hopewell, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Hopewell, NJ (18 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

procedures and troubleshoots issues and implements corrective actions that eliminate the root cause of issues. + Ensure compliance with all relevant reporting standards including taxes, tax filings, garnishments...

Sales Compensation Specialist

  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (16 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

You will: Administer various Sales Incentive compensation programs simultaneously, calculating incentive amounts, uploading payments to payroll and producing the corresponding reporting, accurately,...

Payroll Specialist

  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (4 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Candidate needs to have experience with Union Payroll, Certified Payroll, LCP Tracker, and In-House Payroll software....

Compensation Analyst Princeton University

  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (13 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Compensation Analyst US-NJ-Princeton Job ID: 2025-20513 Type: Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources Overview The Compensation Analyst supports the design, development and...

Bookkeeper/Payroll Clerk

  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (6 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

EOE/AA Attachment(s): Payroll Bookkeeper.pdf...

Compensation Analyst

  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (24 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The Compensation Analyst helps program management in partnership with the Compensation team to ensure business services, managers and leadership receives timely and accurate information about pay...

Administrative Assistant/Payroll Clk

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The position involves light accounting, payroll, billing, and general administrative duties. Please provide hourly salary requirements....

Administrative Assistant/Payroll Clk

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Part-Time Office Position A mid-sized company on Staten Island, minutes from the ferry, seeks an individual with payroll, billing, and tax filing experience....

Payroll Assistant

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 9 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAYROLL ASSISTANT: Collecting timesheet data and payroll information. Entering data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs....

Payroll Manager

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

What you'll need to succeed Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR Management, or equivalent 5 to 7 years' experience managing a multi-state payroll function with 5000+ employees payroll...

Global Benefits and Payroll Manager

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from New Brunswick, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Strong auditing skills, especially related to payroll functions. Ability to resolve discrepancies in payroll....

Accounting Specialist (Payroll) Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 9 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 9 days ago

Monitors and processes payroll suspense reallocations to clear accounts. Oversees manual journal entries for payroll suspense account resolution....

Accounting Specialist (Payroll)

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 10 days ago

Monitors and processes payroll suspense reallocations to clear accounts. Oversees manual journal entries for payroll suspense account resolution....

Demographic Data for New Brunswick, NJ

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in New Brunswick, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.7%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
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 Brunswick, 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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