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34 results for Payroll Clerk in New Jersey

Payroll Clerk
  • Woodbridge, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Payroll Specialist in Middlesex County, NJ. In this role you will be responsible for payroll processing, timesheets, reporting, and more! If you have 1+ years of experience handling payroll and are looking for a new opportunity, this might be the role for you! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll accurately while maintaining compliance with company policies. </p><p>• Enter employee timesheets accurately and on time to support payroll processing.</p><p>• Review payroll information and make simple updates or corrections when needed.</p><p>• Check payroll records for errors and help make sure employees are paid correctly.</p><p>• Update and maintain employee payroll records, including taxes, benefits, and other deductions.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payables Clerk
  • Clifton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team in Clifton, New Jersey. In this contract-to-permanent role, you will play a key part in managing the company’s accounts payable processes. This position offers an excellent opportunity to utilize your accounting expertise and contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval.</p><p>• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents to ensure accurate payment processing.</p><p>• Process invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and established deadlines.</p><p>• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or outstanding balances.</p><p>• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and update financial systems as needed.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payment status, and account inquiries.</p><p>• Assist with month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting procedures.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.</p><p>• Assist with additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed, including occasional overtime to meet deadlines.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • South Orange, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 18.2115 - 21.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily financial operations for an education-focused organization in South Orange, New Jersey. This Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a high volume of invoice-related work with accuracy and efficiency. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment processes, ensure proper documentation, and contribute to smooth accounts payable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing<br>• Assign appropriate accounting codes to invoices and enter payment information into the system with precision<br>• Manage the full invoice processing cycle from receipt through posting and payment preparation<br>• Prepare and support check runs to ensure vendors are paid in accordance with established schedules<br>• Resolve invoice discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments and external vendors as needed<br>• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Our client is seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> 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. </p><p>Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 401k</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Princeton, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Administer biweekly and monthly payroll cycles for employees across multiple sites, ensuring timely and accurate completion.</p><p>• Examine payroll activity including compensation, deductions, taxes, benefit withholdings, and garnishments to confirm accuracy and resolve exceptions.</p><p>• Reconcile payroll output to general ledger balances and research discrepancies to support clean financial records.</p><p>• Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments to support accurate accounting treatment.</p><p>• Manage payroll balance sheet accounts and complete recurring reconciliations as part of the monthly close process.</p><p>• Record payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and employer-paid liabilities correctly in accordance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities tied to payroll and compensation reporting.</p><p>• Review payroll expense trends and explain variances to finance stakeholders when needed.</p><p>• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to address payroll issues, improve data accuracy, and support audit requests with schedules and documentation.</p>
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Howell, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to help manage accurate and timely payroll operations for a complex healthcare workforce in Howell, New Jersey. This role supports both employee and contractor pay processing, handles detailed payroll reviews, and delivers reporting that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll knowledge, a sharp eye for discrepancies, and the ability to work confidently with large data sets and cross-functional partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage payroll support activities for high-volume W-2 and 1099 employee populations within a healthcare environment.</p><p>• Examine timekeeping records, earnings elements, deductions, and manual adjustments to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.</p><p>• Research pay-related issues such as missed hours, deposit problems, tax questions, and other discrepancies, then drive issues through resolution with employees and internal teams.</p><p>• Analyze payroll registers, exception reporting, tax documentation, and funding summaries to identify errors and maintain data integrity.</p><p>• Produce recurring and ad hoc payroll reports, overtime trends, and workforce analyses for Payroll, Finance, Operations, and leadership stakeholders.</p><p>• Complete reconciliations tied to payroll liabilities, accruals, and general ledger activity while supporting month-end financial close requirements.</p><p>• Assist with payroll tax administration by reviewing notices, reconciling tax-related balances, and partnering with vendors to resolve outstanding items.</p><p>• Coordinate vendor cases, monitor issue escalation paths, and contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvement efforts.</p><p>• Participate in payroll system testing, conversions, implementation support, validation activities, and user acceptance efforts for technology enhancements.</p><p>• Build broad knowledge across payroll operations and act as a key backup resource to the Payroll Manager to maintain continuity of service.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Summit, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a <strong>Payroll Specialist </strong>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Payroll Specialist Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for employees, ensuring pay is calculated accurately and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with varying tax, wage, and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll records, review payroll data, and support routine payroll administration.</p><p>• Audit earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to identify discrepancies and resolve issues before payroll is finalized.</p><p>• Respond to employee and internal payroll inquiries by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.</p><p>• Maintain payroll documentation and records in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Support payroll-related updates, adjustments, and reconciliations as needed to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Mt. Laurel, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 60000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p> </p><p>How you will make an impact</p><p>·      Enter and process payroll data</p><p>·      Adjust payroll errors</p><p>·      Assist with general accounting tasks</p><p>·      Handle incoming payroll call inquiries</p><p>·      Perform payroll audits</p><p>·      Complete payroll journal entries</p><p>·      Respond to payroll inquiries</p><p>·      Tax Reporting</p><p>·      Process year end tax documents</p><p>·      Prepare weekly/monthly payroll reports</p>
  • 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This onsite role supports a high-volume payroll function for a large hourly workforce and is ideal for someone who is accurate, organized, and confident working with detailed payroll data. The position will play an important part in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while partnering closely with internal payroll leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll processing for approximately 500 hourly employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Review timekeeping records, validate hours worked, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll data in applicable systems and update employee records as needed to support accurate processing.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to reconcile payroll information and prepare reporting.<br>• Partner with payroll and administrative team members to address employee pay questions and investigate payroll-related issues.<br>• Ensure payroll activities align with applicable New Jersey wage and hour requirements and internal controls.<br>• Support payroll operations within current timekeeping and payroll platforms, including exposure to payroll systems when applicable.
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Newark, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support a high-volume payroll function in Newark, New Jersey. This is a Contract position that requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll data accurately, validate reporting, and contribute during a critical year-end period. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now and eTIME.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll-related data with a high degree of accuracy to support timely and compliant pay cycles.<br>• Review overtime records and validate reported hours before payroll is finalized.<br>• Enter, update, and maintain payroll information in internal systems and associated tracking files.<br>• Analyze payroll reports to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and support timely resolution.<br>• Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP, to reconcile payroll data and prepare reporting.<br>• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, during the peak period from mid-November through January.<br>• Work within ADP Workforce Now and eTIME to manage payroll records, timekeeping details, and related updates.<br>• Collaborate with payroll and business partners to ensure employee pay information is complete and properly documented.
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Willingboro, NJ
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review and verify timesheets for accuracy before approval.<br>• Process weekly payroll, including tax deductions, garnishments, and benefit withholdings.<br>• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all information is current and accurate.<br>• Assist with tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to legal requirements.<br>• Provide administrative support to the payroll department as needed.<br>• Handle garnishment processing and ensure proper documentation.<br>• Review and process benefit invoices for payment.<br>• Reconcile account discrepancies and respond to payroll-related inquiries.<br>• Support vendor invoicing and ensure timely processing.
  • 2026-10-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Roselle, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • <p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process payroll from start to finish, ensuring all payments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.</p><p>• Manage and resolve payroll discrepancies, including garnishments and adjustments.</p><p>• Utilize timekeeping systems to track employee attendance and hours.</p><p>• Assist with leave of absence administration and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze payroll data and prepare reports. </p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Howell, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 105000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead accurate, timely payroll and workforce payment operations for a high-volume, multi-state environment in Howell, New Jersey. This role oversees end-to-end pay processing for W-2 and 1099 populations, strengthens controls around time and pay data, and ensures payment issues are resolved with urgency and precision. The ideal candidate brings strong operational leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to partner across teams to support compliance, service quality, and a dependable employee experience. <br> Benefits: M,D,V,PTO,401K <br> Responsibilities: • Manage the full payroll schedule for weekly employee wages and contractor payments, ensuring each cycle progresses through review, approval, funding, release, and reconciliation milestones on time. • Review payroll inputs such as hours worked, pay rates, shift premiums, overtime, deductions, tax treatment, reimbursements, and manual corrections, and prevent incomplete or unsupported entries from moving forward. • Oversee both standard and expedited payment activity, including qualification checks, duplicate payment prevention, exception handling, reprocessing, and urgent off-cycle disbursements. • Maintain payroll continuity plans by documenting critical procedures, preparing backup coverage, and ensuring support is available during weekends, holidays, and other key processing periods. • Lead daily management of timekeeping and payroll exception queues, including missing punches, disputed or incomplete timecards, approval delays, pay inquiries, rate discrepancies, and unapproved work activity. • Establish service standards, assign workload across the team, monitor aging items, conduct quality checks, and escalate unresolved issues based on operational risk and impact. • Work closely with clinicians, client facilities, Operations, Customer Support, and Human Resources to resolve payroll concerns quickly while preserving clear documentation and audit readiness. • Partner with Billing and Accounts Receivable to address exceptions tied to hours, rates, approvals, disputes, adjustments, and supporting records that affect downstream invoicing and collections. • Provide backup support for routine credit and collections tasks during approved absences, including payment follow-up, account updates, queue prioritization, and escalation of issues to authorized Finance leaders when needed.
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Clerk
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 19.7885 - 22.913 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Clerk to support day-to-day receivables operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Englewood, New Jersey. This position focuses on maintaining accurate customer billing records, posting incoming payments, and following up on outstanding commercial accounts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with collection activities while helping keep cash flow and account balances up to date.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records in a timely manner.</p><p>• Apply incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and resolve discrepancies related to cash posting.</p><p>• Monitor aging reports and follow up with commercial clients regarding overdue balances and payment status.</p><p>• Perform collection activities professionally while documenting account updates, commitments, and follow-up actions.</p><p>• Reconcile account balances by researching payment variances, short pays, deductions, and unapplied cash.</p><p>• Support routine billing functions, including invoice review, adjustments, and account maintenance.</p><p>• Communicate with internal teams and customers to address billing questions and resolve receivable issues efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare receivables-related reports to help track collections performance and outstanding account activity.</p>
  • 2026-10-22T00:00:00Z
Data Entry Clerk
  • Somerset, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 15.17 - 16 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to support daily package intake operations in Somerset, New Jersey. </p><p>This long-term contract position is fully on-site and focuses on accurately recording shipment information for incoming items to ensure they can be tracked and processed efficiently. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, has strong typing skills, and can maintain a high level of accuracy while handling repetitive tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Enter serial numbers, shipment details, and recipient information from incoming package labels into internal systems with a high level of accuracy.</p><p>• Review packaging information carefully to confirm all required data is captured and recorded correctly upon receipt.</p><p>• Log incoming hearing aid shipments promptly so processing teams can verify delivery and continue workflow without delays.</p><p>• Compare label details against system entries to identify and correct errors before records are finalized.</p><p>• Organize and manage a steady volume of packages while maintaining consistent productivity throughout the shift.</p><p>• Communicate clearly with team members regarding incomplete, unclear, or mismatched shipment information that requires follow-up.</p><p>• Follow established on-site procedures and data handling standards to support reliable package tracking and documentation.</p>
  • 2026-10-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.7115 - 32.087 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll while maintaining compliance and strong service levels. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with payroll processing, employee pay inquiries, and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process end-to-end payroll for a large multi-state workforce, ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness, resolve discrepancies, and validate earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records before each pay cycle is finalized.<br>• Administer payroll updates related to new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and other employee record adjustments.<br>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax withholding requirements and reporting obligations.<br>• Use payroll systems to enter, audit, and manage payroll information while supporting efficient payroll operations.<br>• Respond to employee and management questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll timing with clear and effective communication.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll records, and support audit requests with accurate documentation.<br>• Partner with internal teams such as HR and Finance to ensure payroll changes are captured correctly and processed in a timely manner.
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Tax Specialist
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ON-SITE FOR 1-2 WEEKS AND FULLY REMOTE AFTER - need to be commutable to Monmouth County, NJ.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><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><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>401k</p><p>PTO</p>
  • 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
Sr. Payroll Specialist
  • Cranbury, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 98000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>dental insurance</li><li>paid vision insurance</li><li>paid life insurance</li><li>long-term disability insurance</li><li>Discretionary performance bonus</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including holidays, vacation, and sick pay</li><li>Flexible work hours</li></ul><p>This role is highly hands-on and responsible for the full end-to-end payroll process, managing accurate and compliant multi-state payroll from data entry through reconciliation, reporting, and payroll tax compliance. The position requires extensive experience with <strong>Workday and ADP</strong>, maintaining employee payroll records, processing benefits and leave transactions, reconciling payroll to the general ledger, preparing accruals and journal entries, and partnering with HR and Accounting to resolve payroll issues. Additional responsibilities include administering complex compensation transactions such as RSUs/equity awards, supporting audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving payroll process improvements and system enhancements, and leveraging Workday and other HRIS platforms to streamline payroll operations in a public company environment.</p>
  • 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • Newark, NJ
  • onsite
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• 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.<br>• Monitor payroll activity for compliance with applicable wage and hour rules, tax withholding requirements, and company payroll policies in New York and New Jersey.<br>• Examine payroll registers, employee deductions, garnishments, and final payments before release, resolving discrepancies ahead of processing deadlines.<br>• Work closely with People &amp; Organization teams to audit benefit elections, enrollment records, and payroll deductions so that employee data remains accurate across systems.<br>• Establish and maintain effective payroll review practices for benefits, fringe programs, and compensation changes, including proper tax treatment and payroll setup.<br>• Oversee payroll-related journal entries, labor distributions, and account reconciliations to support accurate financial statements and alignment with the general ledger.<br>• Prepare and review union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution funding, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with plan and contract requirements.<br>• Interpret collective bargaining agreements to apply correct pay rates, benefit contributions, and union-specific deductions within payroll processing.<br>• 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.<br>• 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
Bookkeeper
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 26.125 - 30.25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Bookkeeper</strong> to support daily financial operations for a Contract position based in <strong>Bridgewater, New Jersey.</strong> The role focuses on maintaining organized financial records, processing transactions efficiently, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day bookkeeping functions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Bookkeeper Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Handle outgoing payments and vendor invoices while maintaining accurate accounts payable records.</p><p>• Manage customer billing, payment posting, and account follow-up activities related to accounts receivable.</p><p>• Reconcile credit card transactions and investigate discrepancies to keep financial data current and accurate.</p><p>• Maintain bookkeeping records in QuickBooks and ensure transactions are entered correctly and on time.</p><p>• Review account activity regularly to support balanced ledgers and dependable financial reporting.</p><p>• Assist with bank and account reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of financial transactions.</p><p>• Organize supporting documentation and maintain clear records for routine accounting and bookkeeping processes.</p>
  • 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>benefits:</p><ul><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off</li><li>future hybrid</li></ul><p>A growing services company in Parsippany is seeking a bookkeeper to join their accounting department. The role will get involved in various bookkeeping and accounting functions. This opportunity will be primarily dealing with various general accounting functions including bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll duties. The company offers a very good benefits and compensation plan and the ability down the road to work a hybrid schedule. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss.</p>
  • 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper
  • Newark, NJ
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented part-time Entry-Level Bookkeeper to join a team in Newark, New Jersey in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This opportunity is well suited for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting support, accurate financial recordkeeping, and managing high-volume transactional work in a collaborative office setting. The role is expected to begin on a part-time schedule and transition to a permanent schedule as the individual becomes established in the position.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions with strong attention to accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Enter financial and operational data manually into internal records and spreadsheets while maintaining organized documentation.</p><p>• Record daily cash activity and ensure entries are updated consistently in the accounting system.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies by reviewing supporting records and account activity.</p><p>• Complete cash reconciliations to verify balances and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Use Excel, including pivot tables, to organize data, review transactions, and assist with financial tracking.</p><p>• Provide general administrative and office support as needed to help maintain efficient day-to-day operations.</p><p>• Work within Sage accounting software for bookkeeping tasks, with training available for candidates who are new to the platform.</p>
  • 2026-10-27T00:00:00Z
Inventory Clerk
  • Saddle Brook, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable Warehouse Coordinator to help oversee the day-to-day coordination of our warehouse operations. This is a hands-on position that requires excellent communication skills, strong follow-through, and the ability to think on your feet.</p><p> The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing freight, maintaining accurate records, communicating with buyers, management, ownership, accounting, and warehouse personnel, and helping ensure that daily operations run smoothly.</p><p><br></p><p> Scheduling&amp; Record-Keeping</p><p> • Receive and respond to phone calls and emails regarding incoming and outgoing freight.</p><p> • Schedule freight appointments and maintain the Outlook calendar accurately.</p><p> • Print and organize necessary warehouse documentation, including receiving reports, picklists, packing slips, bills of lading, and pallet labels.</p><p> • Maintain a detailed daily Excel log across four tabs, tracking expected orders, in-house orders, and related information.</p><p> • Keep records organized, current, and readily accessible.</p><p> </p><p> Communication &amp; Coordination</p><p> • Serve as a key point of communication between the warehouse team, buyers, accounting, management, and ownership.</p><p> • Communicate product issues such as dating, damages, shortages, or other order concerns to the appropriate office personnel.</p><p> • Keep management and office staff informed of warehouse priorities, changes, delays, and other issues that may affect operations.</p><p> • Communicate professionally and effectively with buyers, vendors, drivers, warehouse personnel, and internal staff.</p><p> • Use good judgment when unexpected issues arise and determine when an issue needs to be escalated.</p>
  • 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant
  • Middletown, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>65,000 - 75,000</p><p><br></p><p>benefits include:</p><ul><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>health insurance</li><li>paid time off</li><li>paid holidays</li></ul><p>A growing regional CPA firm in Middletown is seeking a bookkeeper or staff accountant. The role will get involved in various bookkeeping and accounting functions for small business clients. There is definitely opportunity for growth, given the candidates desire to grow within the profession. This opportunity will be primarily dealing with small business accounting duties especially various general accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, etc. The firm offers a very good benefits and compensation plan and the ability down the road to work several days from home. To apply email a resume in a Word format to Robert Half. Or call Rich Singer, CPA at 848-202-7970 to discuss.</p>
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper/Office Administrator
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>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:</p><p>• Accounts Payable</p><p>• Accounts Receivable</p><p>• Billing</p><p>• Assist with certified payroll</p><p>• Bonding and insurance</p><p>• Various human resources functions</p><p>The 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: $75,000 - $85,000</p><p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision</p>
  • 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
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