Payroll Administrator jobs in Schenectady, NY

POSITION CONCEPT

The Payroll Administrator plays a crucial role in facilitating efficient payroll administration for the agency, ensuring adherence to accounting procedures and internal controls to support effective financial management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Payroll Administrator will:

1. Collaborate with Staff and Management to achieve the goals of CWI.

2. Manage administrative, processing biweekly payroll, CDPAS, and Consumer payroll, including payroll deposits, overtime tracking, and payroll report preparation and distribution.

3. Oversee consumer and CDPAS payroll administration and supervision.

4. Monitor, maintain, and coordinate with HR and A/P for fringe benefits and COBRA calculations, including FICA, Health Insurance, and Pension.

5. Prepare and maintain cost allocation/distribution tables.

6. Provide monthly input for general ledger entries, payroll summaries, and liabilities.

7. Reconcile payroll liabilities and expense accounts by cost center.

8. Ensure compliance with IRS tax filing requirements.

9. Analyze payroll data for audits and reporting purposes.

10. Assist with year-end processes such as W-2 preparation and payroll reconciliation.

11. Support resolution of paycheck inquiries.

12. Manage payroll projects, including timesheet audits and software implementation.

13. Assist in accounting functions as needed to maintain accuracy and timeliness.

14. Coordinate staff-related information for annual budget development, ensuring accuracy.

15. Maintain confidentiality of organizational information.

16. Attend training sessions and staff meetings as directed.

17. Fulfill additional duties as directed by the CFO or President/CEO.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate should possess:

• An Associate's Degree in Accounting, with a focus on payroll, or a minimum of two years of experience in accounting/payroll.
• Proficiency in computer software relevant to payroll administration.

warding opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Glens Falls, NY 12801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person