Payroll Jobs in Newark, 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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Staff Software Engineer, Payroll and Tax

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Ledger: This team is building a payroll ledger to track accrual accounting for payroll-related money movement. This team is starting to support the payroll domain, risk, payments, and accounting....

Payroll Analyst

  • Perth Amboy, NJ (15 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Perth Amboy, NJ (15 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Submit documents as needed to third party for tax, wage payments, and garnishments. Process off cycle Manual payments....

US Payroll Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

The internal payroll team of 9 full-time employees is accountable for the delivery of the payroll processes across the Barclays Group, including payroll and related payments to Barclays colleagues,...

Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Administer quarterly off-cycle equity grant process Monitor monthly payroll reconciliation to Workday....

Payroll Specialist

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

Skills Payroll, Reporting, homecare, billing, Excel Top Skills Details Payroll,Reporting,homecare,billing Additional Skills & Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or...

Associate Director, Payroll North America/Directeur(trice) Associe(e), Paie Amerique du Nord

  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Knowledge of relevant laws governing Payroll (e.g., tax, withholding and wage garnishment). Strong problem-solving abilities. Is required to analyze issues and create action plans....

Workers Compensation Specialist - FT - Morristown

  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (17 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

To support the AMG Workers Compensation Program, Atlantic Workers' Compensation Covid Recovery Center, and to act as a liaison between all Atlantic entities and our Workers Comp Managed Care...

Workday Certified Payroll Consultant

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

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

Payroll Analyst

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Wage garnishment support, processing, and validation Supports Union population across the US which includes processing and validation of union invoicing. Other administrative duties as assigned....

Human Resources Payroll Project Specialist

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Project manage projects in payroll, HR and eTime coordinating with internal customers and vendors as needed Support the payroll team as processing backup as needed Manage company programs...

Global HR Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Company Description** From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the...

Producer Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Coordinate accurate commission payments with Payroll and Accounts Payable....

Payroll Manager

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, resolve discrepancies, and provide payroll-related guidance....

Payroll Supervisor

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Provides excellent customer service and develop solutions to payroll related issues Works closely with our Payroll processor, 401(K) administrator as well as the Workers' Compensation and disability...

Senior Payroll Manager

  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Process weekly multi-state payroll including wages, bonuses, deductions and garnishments for approximately 3,000 employees in an accurate and timely manner Serve as subject matter...

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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 Newark, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Newark, 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 Newark, 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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