We are looking for Payroll Administrator candidates who know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Buffalo, New York and is a long-term contract / temporary to hire role. Join a forward-thinking team at an innovative company in the Manufacturing industry as a Payroll Administrator and perform all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Don't wait - call us today to become part of an enthusiastic team and thriving culture and take the right steps toward advancing your career.

What you get to do every day

- Payroll record maintenance by tracking changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
- Preparing reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages
- Supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll
- Protect confidential payroll operation information and maintain employee confidence
- Handle all payroll information questions and requests
- Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
- Preparing relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for circulation to department heads
- Put together summaries of employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to calculate all payroll liabilities
- Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines
- Reviewing and verifying source documents
- Perform other tasks as necessary
- Retrieve and assess information in order to resolve payroll discrepancies
- Reconciling of employee deductions and other liabilities
- Exercise of proper data management by collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data

Requirements

- Data entry, document management, file creation and previous records experience required
- Relevant experience of 2+ years in payroll
- Prior experience working with high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
- Reliable skills in Microsoft Office with excellent Excel skills
- Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
- Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria
- Experienced in basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
- Prior experience working with accounting software
- Proficiency in HR Payroll System
- Review Timesheets experience required
- bi-Monthly Payroll experience desired
- Mastery of federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
- Knowledge of internal controls