Payroll Jobs in Ridgewood, 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 Specialist

  • Allendale, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Allendale, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 22 hours ago

Responsibilities Provides guidance to teammates and trains Payroll Coordinators Payroll Lead; Manages Payroll Coordinators in absence of Payroll Manager Develops BI Reports in UKG/UltiPro Manages 8027...

Payroll Clerk

  • Flushing, NY (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Flushing, NY (21 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

These reports include detailed payroll data, benefits tracking, and specific payroll-related analysis....

Senior Payroll Analyst- Eataly Corporate

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Reconcile payroll discrepancies by collaborating with HR and resolving variances. Review and monitor garnishments, levies, and other statutory deductions to ensure proper setup and compliance....

Payroll Clerk

  • Hawthorne, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hawthorne, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

records for direct deposit/pay card applications or garnishment instructions Maintain payroll scanner and file in cabinet as necessary Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests...

Part Time Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist

  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

processing and bookkeeping Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, benefit deductions, and tax regulations Experience with QuickBooks required....

HR-Payroll Reconciliation Specialist

  • Teaneck, NJ (8 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Teaneck, NJ (8 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Reconcile union invoices with employee rosters to ensure accurate billing and payroll deductions....

Payroll Manager

  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

including compensation, garnishments, taxes and other deductions/earnings into the HR system....

Deputy Director of Payroll and Timekeeping Operations

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Processing and computation of grievance settlement awards as well as other related payroll tasks as assigned....

Compensation Specialist

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

About Us More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life...

Payroll Specialist

  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY (19 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Support on projects, process improvements, and payroll audits. Manage the payroll service provider relationships....

Compensation Specialist, Human Resources, Full Time, Day

  • Paramus, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ (3 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with designing, planning, implementing, and executing competitive, cost-effective and legally-compliant compensation programs, policies and practices for Valley Health...

Professional - Oracle Consultant - Analyst, Payroll Systems Sr

  • Secaucus, NJ (14 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Secaucus, NJ (14 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Payroll Systems Analyst requires expertise in complex payroll and timekeeping functions, as well as basic knowledge of benefit, compensation, general auditing, payroll tax and accounting...

Manager, Payroll

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

, state, and local payroll laws and best practices Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment tax and overtime rules, employee 401K, incentive/bonus programs, multi-state payroll, leave pay integration...

Payroll Specialist

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

guidance on garnishments, child support, IRS levies, and pay practices....

Oliver Wyman - Compensation Analyst - New York

  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY (17 miles from Ridgewood, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

About Oliver Wyman Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 60 cities across 29 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise...

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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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Running payroll is so much more than just pushing a button. This course breaks down the basics from start to finish - including onboarding and offboarding, tracking time, making the accounting...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Ridgewood, NJ 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 Ridgewood, 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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