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Payroll Specialist

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Job overview

We have partnered with a non-profit to find a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for over 300 individuals, handling tax inquiries, and supporting benefits enrollment while ensuring accurate bi‑weekly payroll, journal entries, and audit participation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PaycomIntermediate ExcelPayroll KnowledgeTax Law KnowledgeHighly OrganizedAttention to Detail

Qualifications

3+ Years Payroll ExperienceBachelors Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports.

How you will make an impact

  • Enter and process payroll data

  • Adjust payroll errors

  • Assist with general accounting tasks

  • Handle incoming payroll call inquiries

  • Perform payroll audits

  • Complete payroll journal entries

  • Respond to payroll inquiries

  • Tax Reporting

  • Process year end tax documents

  • Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports

Requirements

The ideal Payroll Specialist will have a Bachelors degree preferably.

Other requirements for the Payroll Specialist role include and are not limited to:

  • 3+ years of payroll experience (processing for over 300 employees)

  • Paycom experience preferred

  • Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, etc.)

  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

For more information on this Payroll Specialist role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 267.996.4185 and reference JO#02700-0013508429.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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