Payroll Specialist in Bethpage- 35 hours per week
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Job overview
ACLD is hiring a Payroll Specialist in Bethpage- 35 hours per week. The role processes payroll for assigned programs, handling garnishments, travel reimbursements, and time‑off accruals while auditing timesheets and ensuring accurate employee compensation in a full‑time, in‑person position in Bethpage, NY.
Key focus areas include Process and audit high‑volume electronic timesheets for biweekly payroll, Communicate with program management to resolve errors, and Verify and audit entries for new hires, terminations, and rate changes.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, 3+ Years Experience In A Payroll Environment, and Bachelor's Degree. Important skills include Microsoft Office, ADP System, Payroll, Time Off Accrual Reports, Report Generation, and Outlook. Preferred (not required): Garnishment Tracking, General Ledger Analysis, and Overtime Reports Analysis.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Regular Full-Time
Bethpage, NY, US
Salary Range: $29.25 To $32.00 Hourly
Payroll Specialist
Primary Purpose of Job
Process payroll for assigned programs, as well as processing garnishments, travel reimbursements and time-off accruals.
Position is located in Bethpage working Monday - Friday in person from 9 am - 5 pm, 35 hours per week.
Requirements
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High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
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3+ years’ experience in a payroll environment
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel & Word
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability
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Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Effective communication, customer service and follow-up skills.
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Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
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Exhibit a sense of urgency in completion of tasks; flexible for additional hours.
Essential Functions
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Process and audit high-volume electronic timesheets for biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate employee compensation and proper coding to departments, cost centers and job codes
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Communicate with program management to resolve errors for locations/programs assigned
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Verify and audit entries for accuracy, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, rate changes, etc.
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Update employee department/job code allocations in ADP payroll system
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Ensure accuracy of employee’s PTO benefits in accordance with agency policy
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Assist with audit and reconciliation of payroll register as compared to electronic timecard reports to ensure accuracy
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Advise program supervisors on policy and procedures pertaining to payroll
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Ensure the timely processing of payroll
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Process travel reimbursements, referral bonuses, taxable fringe benefits
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Review and enter data for all wage garnishments processed by payroll vendor
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Prepare pay out of accruals for terminations, etc.
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Prepare pre and post payroll processing reports
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Process posting of 3rd party sick pay
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Prepare off-cycle payrolls and manual checks, as necessary
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Prepare letters and follow up for outstanding paychecks
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Prepare bi-weekly General Ledger journal entry
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Assist with special projects as requested by supervisors
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Cross train in all areas of payroll processing
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Perform other duties as assigned
Non-Essential Functions
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Assist Payroll Coordinator and co-workers, as necessary
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Complete employment verifications and benefit forms as needed
This is FT, 35 hour per week position- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516-732-3979.
An EOE m/f/d/v
Job Requisition #5242
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
35 hours
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