Payroll Accountant
New York, New York
Contract/Temp to Hire
$35.00 - $40.00 per Hour
LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with an international Financial Services firm to fill a temporary Payroll Accountant position located in Midtown, Manhattan. This position is anticipated to be 4-6+ months long. We are searching for someone who has a strong blend of general accounting and payroll processing experience. If you are able to start a new role asap, please read on for additional details!
Key Responsibilities:
Processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 120 multi-state employees using ADP Workforce Now
Responding to employee inquiries related to payroll
Auditing employee expense reports and preparing reimbursements
Performing expense analysis as requested
Preparing and posting journal entries
Reconciling bank account statements for multiple accounts monthly
Preparing sales and use tax returns and getting involved in federal return process
Conduct account reconciliations and suspense account reconciliation to verify the integrity of financial data.
Maintain and update fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations.
Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any accounting discrepancies or issues.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Generate financial reports and provide ad-hoc analysis as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years of experience processing payroll
2+ years of general accounting experience
Previous experience with an ADP product (ideally ADP Workforce Now) is highly desired
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines.
Location: Midtown, Manhattan (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Job Type: Temporary | estimated 4+ months with potential for extension
Dress Code: Business Casual
Hours: 9 - 5:30 PM (flexible on times)
Please Apply now for immediate consideration!
Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour Search managed by: Marly RocheBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
Payroll Accountant
LHH
21 days ago
$35.00 - $40.00 per Hour
Contract/Temp to Hire
New York, New York
LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with an international Financial Services firm to fill a temporary Payroll Accountant position located in Midtown, Manhattan. This position is anticipated to be 4-6+ months long. We are searching for someone who has a strong blend of general accounting and payroll processing experience. If you are able to start a new role asap, please read on for additional details!
Key Responsibilities:
Processing semi-monthly payroll for approximately 120 multi-state employees using ADP Workforce Now
Responding to employee inquiries related to payroll
Auditing employee expense reports and preparing reimbursements
Performing expense analysis as requested
Preparing and posting journal entries
Reconciling bank account statements for multiple accounts monthly
Preparing sales and use tax returns and getting involved in federal return process
Conduct account reconciliations and suspense account reconciliation to verify the integrity of financial data.
Maintain and update fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations.
Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any accounting discrepancies or issues.
Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
Generate financial reports and provide ad-hoc analysis as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
2+ years of experience processing payroll
2+ years of general accounting experience
Previous experience with an ADP product (ideally ADP Workforce Now) is highly desired
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines.
Location: Midtown, Manhattan (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
Job Type: Temporary | estimated 4+ months with potential for extension
Dress Code: Business Casual
Hours: 9 - 5:30 PM (flexible on times)
Please Apply now for immediate consideration!
Pay Details: $35.00 to $40.00 per hour Search managed by: Marly RocheBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.