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Payroll Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Elmsford, New York. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in payroll processes and related financial tasks. The role involves managing union payroll, assisting with onboarding, handling cash receipts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly union payroll with a focus on heavy data entry and occasional use of Excel.<br>• Collaborate with General Superintendents to facilitate onboarding for new hires.<br>• Manage cash receipts and perform remote bank deposits efficiently.<br>• Input estimated costs into Sage Timberline software for new projects.<br>• Coordinate with insurance brokers to secure Certificates of Insurance.<br>• Assist employees and external organizations with unemployment claims when necessary.
• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll, including union and multi-state payroll.<br>• Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now and Sage Timberline software.<br>• Strong skills in data entry and Microsoft Excel.<br>• Ability to handle accounts receivable tasks, including processing and reconciling cash deposits.<br>• Familiarity with payroll processes for smaller teams and manual transactions.<br>• Excellent organizational and communication abilities to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.<br>• Knowledge of job costing and reviewing employee timesheets.<br>• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage weekly payroll operations effectively.
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  • Elmsford, NY
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 28.50 - 33.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Elmsford, New York. This long-term contract position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in payroll processes and related financial tasks. The role involves managing union payroll, assisting with onboarding, handling cash receipts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly union payroll with a focus on heavy data entry and occasional use of Excel.<br>• Collaborate with General Superintendents to facilitate onboarding for new hires.<br>• Manage cash receipts and perform remote bank deposits efficiently.<br>• Input estimated costs into Sage Timberline software for new projects.<br>• Coordinate with insurance brokers to secure Certificates of Insurance.<br>• Assist employees and external organizations with unemployment claims when necessary.
  • 2025-12-04T22:13:59Z

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