Payroll Jobs in Freeport, NY

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 Coordinator

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Reviews and implements Collective Bargaining Agreement and New York State and New York City Payroll Bulletins for the accurate processing of Payroll....

Payroll Specialist (anticipated)

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

of full time paid experience in payroll transactions, payroll data entry, auditing, tax withholdings, garnishments or support collection calculations....

Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 12 hours ago

COMPENSATION ANALYST** ***HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT*** Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients...

Manager, Payroll Implementation Lead

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Lead client-facing workforce transformation workstreams to support clients in the following areas: talent development, talent performance, workforce design and architecture and workforce analytics, payroll...

Payroll Manager Full-Time UBS Arena

  • Elmont, NY (7 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmont, NY (7 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

resolution Create and audit reports required by local Collective Bargaining Agreements Monitor changes and remains current on legal, regulatory, or governmental requirements (e.g., wage and hour, garnishments...

Assistant Payroll Manager

  • Glen Head, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Glen Head, NY (12 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Identify payroll tax liabilities and tax discrepancies to maintain compliance associated with biweekly/quarterly/year-end payroll, garnishments, and voluntary/involuntary deductions....

Payroll Technician - Tax

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

and other payroll related accounts Perform all functions as required for pre-edit of data prior to regular weekly payroll processing....

Broad-Based Compensation Analyst

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Kforce has a client in NYC that is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Compensation Analyst to join their team. In this role, you will support the design, implementation, and administration...

Business Systems Analyst ( Payroll and Tax Systems)

  • West New York, NJ (24 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • West New York, NJ (24 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 1 day ago

and Tax Systems Contract : 9 + Months Hybrid schedule (alternating days) The Business Analyst will support the payroll (PMS) and W2 Amendment (W2AM) applications....

Payroll and Benefits Lead

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Experience in payroll management, including supervisory experience. Expertise on multi-state payroll, US labor regulations and compliance requirements....

Global Payroll Lead

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Global Payroll Transactions: Experience managing payroll for global mobile employees across multiple jurisdictions is a plus....

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Our client, a prominent asset management company, is seeking a dynamic Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their NYC team....

SAP - SuccessFactors Payroll - Senior Manager - Consulting - Location OPEN

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 2 days ago

projects, including managing time evaluation solutions, data replication from SuccessFactors Employee Central to Payroll, and deploying of SAP Payroll Control Center. + A SuccessFactors Employee Central...

Full-Time Payroll Processor/ light bookkeeping Restaurant & Events

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a Full-Time Payroll Processor to manage payroll and basic bookkeeping tasks....

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (22 miles from Freeport, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Our client, a prominent asset management company, is seeking a dynamic Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their NYC team....

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Freeport, NY

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Freeport, NY 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 Freeport, NY
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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