US Payroll Specialist - 2 - SGA : Job Details

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an US Payroll Specialist for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial services clients in lower Manhattan, NYC.

Hybrid schedule 2-3 days weekly in office 9-5 EST Responsibilities :

• Preparation and balancing of U.S. payroll, as well as administration of a wide range of payroll related benefits
• Provide knowledgeable and sound advice to all staff relative to payroll policies and procedures
• Document our processes and procedures to a Payroll Handbook with a portion of time allotted t benefits administration
• Prepares and processes all payroll data for the United States. This includes salary adjustments, 401K payments, loan payments, benefit premiums, overtime payments, terminations, absences, direct deposits, Short Term Disability, LTD, transfers, Manual Checks, reversals, etc. Maintains the Long Term Assignment employees and makes the necessary adjustments
• Responsible for the remittances of the ACH, Taxes, 401K, ESOP, Cigna Funding, HAS
• Oversees and addresses any payroll related problems and resolves them expeditiously
• Responsible for staying current with federal, state and local legal requirements by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications; studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions
• Verifies the Bank's US 401K/ESOP program by ensuring all applications/changes are captured, transferred to the payroll ADP system, and advised to all the administrative parties. Responsible for the timely remittances of funds, to both plan administrators, on a semi-monthly basis. Also responsible for the reconciliation and balancing of payments made to said agencies, loan delinquencies reports, and the forfeiture accounts
• Balances and Reconciles the Invoicing and General Ledger Process. Invoices the expenses and liabilities to Bank offices after each pay cycle. Monitors the General on a daily basis to make sure funds are reimbursed timely. Verifies and process the journal entries. Verifies balances on the Trial Balances on a monthly basis
• Balances and reconciles all W-2 to the ADP Payroll System to ensure accuracy
• Update and maintain the US Payroll manual ensuring all changes - bank, government, system changes/upgrades are current and available

Required Skills :

• 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist
• Administrative Role Payroll, Benefits and Documenting Processes.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices (ADP General Ledger is a plus)
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculation and processing
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal rules and laws
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Communicate effectively to solve employee issues
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency

Preferred Skills :

• Benefits Administration
• Financial industry experience
• Proficiency in ADP (Workforce Now)
• Certified Payroll Professional Designation
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.