Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper

Job Description

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The Tone:
This is a full-time, temporary assignment at the company, located in Paterson, NJ. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of the company’s operations. The Payroll Specialist/Bookkeeper will be instrumental in ensuring all accounting and payroll responsibilities are handled accurately and efficiently, directly supporting the company’s operational stability.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: In-person, Paterson, NJ

• Mission: This role owns the accurate and timely management of all payroll and bookkeeping activities to support operational financial integrity.
• Tech Stack: Accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Payroll: Handle comprehensive payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees.
• Record Keeping: Maintain precise and up-to-date bookkeeping records across all accounts.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze various financial statements to support decision-making processes.
• General Accounting: Manage general accounting tasks, including the meticulous execution of daily journal entries.
• Compliance: Oversee all aspects of payroll tax filings, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Demonstrated proficiency in bookkeeping principles and executing accurate journal entries.
• Experience: Proven experience with various accounting software packages and general finance operations.
• Skills: Ability to prepare, interpret, and present financial statements; Solid knowledge of payroll processes and current tax regulations; Exceptional attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• Bonus: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Previous experience in a similar payroll or bookkeeping role.