Payroll Specialist
lhhManhattan, NY
$55 K–$65 K
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Payroll Specialist LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity with a financial services firm located in Downtown NYC. This role will support day-to-day payroll processing, timekeeping, tax compliance, payroll accounting and reporting, and month-end close activities.
Responsibilities:
- Process biweekly payroll, including hours, pay changes, and deductions
- Maintain payroll records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefit changes
- Process commissions, bonuses, and incentive payments
- Review payroll for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Respond to payroll and timekeeping questions
- Complete payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit support
- Prepare payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
- Support month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field 2+ years of payroll experience
- Experience with Workday, Paychex, or a similar payroll system
- Knowledge of payroll compliance and accounting principles
- Proficient in Excel, including PivotTables and Vlookups
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Schedule:5 days in office in Downtown Manhattan
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Employment Type:
Direct Hire (Permanent)
Salary:
$55K–$65K If you are interested in this position, please Apply Now for consideration! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
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