17 Results for Payroll Administrator Jobs in New Jersey

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Payroll Accountant

Princeton, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to join our team in Princeton, NJ on a contract basis with the potential to become permanent. This position will manage payroll accounting activities from payroll execution through reconciliation and financial close, helping ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, hands-on payroll experience, and a disciplined approach to maintaining precise payroll records in a deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities:• Administer biweekly and monthly payroll cycles for employees across multiple sites, ensuring timely and accurate completion.• Examine payroll activity including compensation, deductions, taxes, benefit withholdings, and garnishments to confirm accuracy and resolve exceptions.• Reconcile payroll output to general ledger balances and research discrepancies to support clean financial records.• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support accurate accounting treatment.• Manage payroll balance sheet accounts and complete recurring reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.• Record payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and employer-paid liabilities correctly in accordance with accounting standards.• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities tied to payroll and compensation reporting.• Review payroll expense trends and explain variances to finance stakeholders when needed.• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to address payroll issues, improve data accuracy, and support audit requests with schedules and documentation.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in Somerset, New Jersey. This Contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance and employee confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with high-volume payroll environments and hands-on knowledge of UKG platforms. Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population, ensuring wages, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are calculated correctly and delivered on schedule.• Administer payroll activity across multiple states while following applicable tax regulations, wage laws, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, and UKG Ready to enter, validate, reconcile, and maintain payroll data with a high level of accuracy.• Review timekeeping, earnings, garnishments, benefits, and other payroll inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Prepare payroll reports, audit supporting records, and maintain documentation needed for internal controls and compliance reviews.• Respond to employee and management questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and courteous manner.• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure personnel changes, compensation updates, and tax information are reflected correctly in payroll systems
2026-09-18T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Summit, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations. This Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with payroll systems, careful attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll activity in a fast-paced environment. Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
2026-10-08T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Mt. Laurel, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We have partnered with a non-profit on their search for a Payroll Specialist with proven expertise processing payroll for 300+ individuals and the ability to resolve payroll tax inquires. As the Payroll Specialist, you will process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely, review timekeeping administration, prepare journal entries, maintain client records, reconcile payroll, process garnishments/deductions, prepare payroll adjustments, coordinate with HR department as needed, assist with benefits enrollment, and join in the audit process. This candidate must have knowledge of payroll, wage and tax laws, and have the ability to prepare filings for federal and state quarterly and annual payroll reports. How you will make an impact· Enter and process payroll data· Adjust payroll errors· Assist with general accounting tasks· Handle incoming payroll call inquiries· Perform payroll audits· Complete payroll journal entries· Respond to payroll inquiries· Tax Reporting· Process year end tax documents· Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Roselle, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist in Union County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for payroll processing, timekeeping, garnishments, and more! If you have 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Process payroll from start to finish, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.• Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, including garnishments and adjustments.• Utilize timekeeping systems to track employee attendance and hours.• Assist with leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with company policies.• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze payroll data and prepare reports.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Fairfield, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in a contract-to-permanent role. This position is fully onsite Monday through Friday and is ideal for a payroll specialist who can manage recurring payroll activities with accuracy, discretion, and strong follow-through. The right candidate will support employees and managers with payroll and timekeeping questions while helping maintain smooth, compliant payroll operations. Responsibilities: • Manage biweekly and semi-monthly payroll processing from start to finish, ensuring employee pay is completed accurately and on schedule. • Investigate timekeeping discrepancies and partner with employees and supervisors to secure timely corrections and approvals. • Review payroll and time-entry records for new team members to confirm setup details are complete and properly entered in relevant systems. • Provide day-to-day guidance to staff and leadership on payroll procedures, taxes, and the use of payroll and timekeeping platforms. • Conduct detailed checks before and after payroll runs to identify issues early and reduce processing errors. • Prepare and distribute payroll, benefits, and audit-related reports as needed to support business and compliance needs. • Administer garnishments, tax levies, bonuses, commissions, and other special earnings with careful attention to deadlines and accuracy. • Support year-end payroll activities, including assistance with tax form preparation, reporting, and responses to audit requests.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Payroll Specialist

Willingboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our team in Willingboro, New Jersey. In this role, you will handle payroll processing for a high volume of employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations and company policies. This position also involves assisting with administrative tasks, reconciling benefit deductions, and maintaining employee records. Responsibilities: • Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval. • Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings. • Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate. • Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements. • Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed. • Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation. • Review and process benefit invoices for payment. • Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries. • Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Payroll Tax Specialist

Marlboro, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ON-SITE FOR 1-2 WEEKS AND FULLY REMOTE AFTER - need to be commutable to Monmouth County, NJ. We are looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to support accurate and compliant payroll tax operations for a diverse client portfolio. This role focuses on tax filings, reconciliations, notice resolution, and record maintenance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll tax knowledge, works well across teams, and contributes to continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Process payrolls for global client base.</li><li>Ensure timely deposits and filings of federal, state, and local tax liabilities across all applicable jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and file quarterly and annual unemployment tax returns.</li><li>Review payroll records to ensure accurate tax transaction recording and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.</li><li>Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reconciliations to ensure filing accuracy; conduct more frequent audits as required by jurisdiction.</li><li>Complete W-2 reconciliations and process corrections as needed.</li><li>Investigate and resolve tax notices, penalties, and governmental inquiries.</li><li>Partner with Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date employer records within electronic record management systems (e.g., tax rates, registrations, etc.).</li><li>Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Promote a positive, forward-thinking team culture and contribute to a collaborative work environment.</li><li>Identify, test, and implement process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate closely with IT to optimize operations and expand automation capabilities within the Tax function.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li><li>Maintain awareness of and adherence to cybersecurity policies, procedures, and best practices, supporting a strong organizational security posture.</li></ul>Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision401kPTO
2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Newark, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and compliant payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Newark, New Jersey. This role manages weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and union employees while partnering closely with HR and Finance to maintain strong controls, clean reporting, and dependable employee payments. The position also plays a key role in audits, accounting support, benefit deduction reviews, and ongoing process improvement across payroll workflows. Responsibilities: • Direct end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and bi-weekly pay groups, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule across multiple employee populations. • Monitor payroll activity for compliance with applicable wage and hour rules, tax withholding requirements, and company payroll policies in New York and New Jersey. • Examine payroll registers, employee deductions, garnishments, and final payments before release, resolving discrepancies ahead of processing deadlines. • Work closely with People & Organization teams to audit benefit elections, enrollment records, and payroll deductions so that employee data remains accurate across systems. • Establish and maintain effective payroll review practices for benefits, fringe programs, and compensation changes, including proper tax treatment and payroll setup. • Oversee payroll-related journal entries, labor distributions, and account reconciliations to support accurate financial statements and alignment with the general ledger. • Prepare and review union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution funding, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with plan and contract requirements. • Interpret collective bargaining agreements to apply correct pay rates, benefit contributions, and union-specific deductions within payroll processing. • Lead payroll support for annual workers’ compensation and retirement plan audits, and perform quarterly reconciliation analysis related to payroll tax filings such as Form 941. • Drive payroll process improvements through workflow documentation, automation opportunities, cross-functional coordination, and finance support for forecasting, labor analysis, and compliance projects.
2026-10-09T00:00:00Z

Retirement Plan Administrator

Monroe Township, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
32 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to support benefits administration for a Financial Services organization in Cranbury, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage employee benefit programs with accuracy, provide responsive support, and help maintain a positive employee experience. The role focuses on benefits coordination, leave administration, and analysis of compensation and benefits data while working closely with internal stakeholders and external providers. Responsibilities: • Administer day-to-day benefit programs, ensuring enrollments, updates, and terminations are processed accurately and in a timely manner. • Coordinate employee benefits activities by serving as a point of contact for questions related to health, retirement, and other company-sponsored plans. • Manage FMLA and other leave-related processes, including documentation tracking, communication, and compliance support. • Oversee 401(k) plan administration, including employee transactions, vendor coordination, and issue resolution. • Analyze benefits and compensation information to identify trends, reconcile discrepancies, and support informed decision-making. • Build productive relationships with benefit carriers, third-party administrators, and internal teams to ensure effective service delivery. • Maintain benefit records and account details while supporting audits, reporting needs, and ongoing program accuracy. • Assist with benefits-related process improvements and operational updates as needed within the broader HR function.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Cinnaminson, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Our successful client is looking to hire a thorough A/P Supervisor with experience working for midsized or large companies. You will succeed in this position if you can coach and oversee A/P staff, process vendor payments, generate weekly expense reports, oversee the centralized inbox, review cash requirements, create guidelines to handle general ledger expenses, and maintain tax reporting requirements. The ideal A/P Supervisor will contribute to the advancement of internal policies and procedures that will maintain the integrity of internal controls and keep compliance with department goals and objections. Primary Responsibilities· Coach, mentor, and train staff· Ensure invoices are processed on-time· Verify and post general ledger entries· Set-up, manage, and update vendor files · Perform account reconciliations· Assist with annual 1099 distribution· Oversee employee cross training · Handle AP invoice discrepancies· Provide troubleshooting assistance· Build strong vendor relationships· Coordinate month end close process· Assist A/P process improvement initiatives
2026-09-29T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Woodbridge, NJ
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for full cycle accounts payable, invoice processing, check runs, and more. If you have 3+ years of accounts payable experience and are looking to grow your career, this might be the opportunity for you! Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable transactions including invoice entry, matching and coding invoices, and invoice processing. • Review, verify, and enter invoices to ensure timely and accurate accounts payable processing.• Prepare and process payments while meeting established deadlines.• Prepare and execute check runs while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Maintain complete and well-organized payment files, account records, and transaction documentation.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Princeton, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a fast-paced accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, vendor account management, payment execution, and accounts payable recordkeeping across multiple entities. Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 401k
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Edison, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services We are seeking a highly motivated Manager, Accounts Payable Shared Services to lead a high-volume AP function within a complex retail and distribution environment. This role will be responsible for driving process improvements, supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives, overseeing AP automation, and managing the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process. As a key member of the Finance Leadership Team, this individual will lead a team of approximately 30 associates, develop performance metrics, drive operational efficiencies, and partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Finance, and business stakeholders. ResponsibilitiesLead daily Accounts Payable Shared Services operations.Support SAP S/4HANA deployment and AP automation initiatives.Drive process standardization, continuous improvement, and change management efforts.Develop KPIs, reporting, and performance metrics.Manage vendor relationships, onboarding processes, and issue resolution.Partner with Procurement, Finance, and Technology teams to improve workflows.Lead, develop, mentor, and evaluate AP staff and leadership team members.Assist with accounting policies, controls, and special projects. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.5+ years of Accounts Payable, shared services, or finance operations leadership experience.Experience with SAP, Oracle EBS, and AP automation tools.Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay processes and financial systems.Proven leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Experience in retail, distribution, wholesale, or high-volume transaction environments preferred. BenefitsMedical/Dental/Vision401k + match + non-contributory match PTO - 2 weeks, 3 floating holidays, 4 personal days Fitness reimbursement/well-being program This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience in AP transformation, systems implementation, and process optimization to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
2026-09-25T00:00:00Z

Bookkeeper/Office Administrator

Mahwah, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
A well-established construction company in Mahwah is looking for a Bookkeeper/Office Administrator with prior experience in a small to medium size construction company. The Bookkeeper will be involved in a variety of duties including:• Accounts Payable• Accounts Receivable• Billing• Assist with certified payroll• Bonding and insurance• Various human resources functionsThe company offers a very good benefits and compensation package. To Apply email a resume to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss this opportunity. Salary: $75,000 - $85,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
2026-09-21T00:00:00Z

Pension Admin/401k Admin

Branchburg, NJ
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Our client is looking for a permanent 401k Administrator for their team in the Branchburg NJ area. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience within 401k/retirement field. This role will sit on-site 3 days a week and will be work from home the two others. Depending on experience, this role can pay between $70,000-110,000 base. Benefits: M,D,V. Responsibilities Review and validation of participant and plan-related data Support of required plan testing and regulatory reviews Calculation and review of employer funding obligations Coordination and reconciliation of plan financial information Preparation and support of required annual plan filings and participant communications Compilation of annual plan reporting and summaries Perform additional duties as needed to support ongoing regulatory and compliance requirements
2026-09-28T00:00:00Z

Property Administrator

Somerset, NJ
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Leasing Agent to join a residential community team in Montclair, New Jersey on a Contract basis. This position supports leasing operations and resident-facing administrative activities, helping create a smooth experience for prospective tenants and current residents alike. The ideal candidate brings strong customer service skills, sound organization, and the ability to manage leasing details in a fast-paced property environment. Responsibilities:• Welcome prospective residents, answer questions, and lead informative tours of available apartments and shared community spaces.• Manage leasing inquiries from initial contact through follow-up, keeping prospect activity organized and moving opportunities forward.• Guide applicants through each stage of the rental process, including document collection, form completion, and status communication.• Prepare and maintain lease-related records such as applications, renewal documents, resident files, and move-in or move-out paperwork.• Update resident and prospect information accurately within property management platforms and internal tracking systems.• Respond to resident questions related to leases, renewals, and general property matters with professionalism and timely communication.• Partner with property management and maintenance staff to confirm apartment availability and ensure units are ready for occupancy.• Support occupancy goals by assisting with unit marketing efforts and helping maintain a strong leasing pipeline.• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Property Manager and assist with additional property office tasks as needed.
2026-10-14T00:00:00Z

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