HYBRID: Payroll Specialist

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll. This role involves providing timely and accurate financial information and participating in daily data entry for payroll processing, as well as meeting month-end and quarter-end financial deadlines.

ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly and biweekly payroll, including Austin Lane timesheet uploads into JDE.Coordinate with local and field offices for approvals and edit corrections.Audit and review new hires, terminations, employee changes, and tax set-up to ensure accurate payroll processing.Perform JDE calculations for gross to net payroll, create journal entries, and transmit wage payments and ACH bank files.Set up Union and Rate configurations by reviewing Collective Bargaining Agreements and updating JDE tables as applicable.Coordinate with local offices, project managers, and the legal department to collect missing data.Essential SkillsExperience with union payroll and garnishments.Proficiency in multi-state payroll processing.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups.A minimum of 3 years of payroll experience.Experience processing payroll for 100 or more employees.At least 6 months of union payroll experience.At least 6 months of construction industry experience.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with JDEdwards.Transit payroll experience.Knowledge of payroll tax and reconciliation.Experience assisting with payroll-related audits.Work Environment

The role is based within a construction and maintenance company that collaborates with the LIRR. The position is located in a corporate shared services environment in Farmingdale, comprising around 50 employees. The work environment is somewhat outdated but is known for its laid-back and friendly atmosphere. Employees are encouraged to have fun while working. The department reports to the Payroll Director and includes nine other team members.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Farmingdale,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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