Job
Payroll Accountant
| Location | New York, NY 10013 |
| Date Posted | December 11, 2024 |
| Job ID | 12285 |
| Employment Type | Contract To Hire |
Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct an immediate search for a Payroll Accountant for our client, a prestigious educational institution in Manhattan New York City! This is a temp-to-hire position for immediate hire, working onsite.
This role will be responsible for a combination of payroll and accounts payable processing. All payroll duties are in ADP and AP in Banner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The pay rate range for this role is $34-$36 per hour DOE. You will also be able to receive benefits through Scion Staffing upon eligibility! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
This role will be responsible for a combination of payroll and accounts payable processing. All payroll duties are in ADP and AP in Banner.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate payroll with the 3rd party vendor updating tax information, personnel changes, and deductions as needed
- Calculate and monitor timecards/timesheets for a high volume of employees and students
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to coordinate pay dates, ensuring accurate compensation
- Reconcile payroll labor allocations, general ledger transactions, and filings (Forms 941, W-3)
- Maintain payroll records and distribute W-2s
- Address payroll issues with vendors and coordinate payroll actions
- Distribute timesheets/cards, follow up on missing entries, and handle paycheck distribution.
- Respond to payroll and accounts payable inquiries
- Assist in invoice processing: obtain approvals, match POs, and check for duplicate payments
- Support accounts payable functions, including entering invoices, verifying coding, and running checks
- Aid external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries
- Support preparation and filing of Form 1099, accounts payable accruals, and prepaid expenses
- Maintain accounts payable documentation and assist with day-to-day accounting operations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
- 2–3 years of experience in payroll and accounts payable
- 1-2 years of ADP payroll experience required
- Preferred experience with Banner for AP work
- Strong technical accounting, analytical, MS Excel and Word skills
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The pay rate range for this role is $34-$36 per hour DOE. You will also be able to receive benefits through Scion Staffing upon eligibility! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available.
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionstaffing.com.
Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.
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