Payroll Assistant

Iconma

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$32.24–$34.54 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, English Language, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Government, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Oracle Applications, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Peoplesoft, Performance Reviews, Regulatory Requirements, Retro, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Time Management Software, Time Tracking
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
Our Client, a Large Municipal Health Care System company, is looking for a Payroll Assistant for their New York, NY location.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees. Provide assistance in entering and paying all wage garnishments.
  • Process property payroll transfer reports.
  • Ensure benefits deductions are accurate.
  • Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and maintain data integrity.
  • Provide support to leadership team for various other accounting related projects.
  • Provide assistance in entering and paying all wage garnishments.
  • Process property payroll transfer reports.
  • Ensure benefits deductions are accurate.
  • Conduct audits to ensure accuracy and maintain data integrity.
  • Provide support to leadership team for various other accounting related projects.
  • This is an important role on the Payroll team as Timekeepers ensure time reporting complies with organizational policies, labor agreements, and regulatory requirements.
  • A Timekeeper reviews, audits, and processes employee timesheets, resolves discrepancies, and ensures proper documentation for leave balances, overtime, and other pay-related transactions.
  • This position requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Time and Attendance Administration
  • Review and process employee timesheets for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
  • Monitor daily time entries, missed punches, and scheduling exceptions.
  • Audit time entries for overtime, shift differentials, holiday pay, and premium pay eligibility.
  • Ensure time approvals are completed by supervisors prior to payroll deadlines.
  • Payroll Support
  • Prepare and submit approved time records and adjustments for payroll processing.
  • Investigate and resolve timekeeping discrepancies and errors.
  • Reconcile payroll adjustments related to timekeeping errors or late submissions.
  • Maintain documentation supporting payroll transactions Leave and Absence Tracking
  • Track and record employee leave usage including annual, sick, comp, FMLA, and other approved absences.
  • Verify leave balances and ensure appropriate leave codes are applied.
  • Coordinate with other teams regarding leave of absence
  • Updating the timekeeping system based on employee status.
 
Requirements:
  • Skills: 
  • 1 year experience. null
  • Education:     
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), QuickBooks and Pay Choice or Payroll Associates experience preferred. null
  • Languages:    
  • English Read   Write   Speak
  • Required
  • PAYROLL PROCESSING
  • Additional
  • WORD
  • EXCEL
  • OUTLOOK
  • Minimum Degree Required:  
  • Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping (i.e. Garnishments, Taxes, Year End activities).
  • Analytical skills related to retro calculations of pay and time required
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with enterprise HR/payroll systems such as Oracle or PeopleSoft.
  • Knowledge of union contracts and public sector payroll practices.
  • Experience supporting large employee populations.
  • Skills and Competencies
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work in multiple systems simultaneously
 
Why Should You Apply?  
ICONMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

About the Company

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Iconma

ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.

  • Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
  • Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
  • Founded in 2000
  • 2000+ Employees

The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.

COMPANY SIZE
2,000 to 2,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Management Consulting Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
https://www.iconma.com/