Payroll Specialist (union experience)

Job Description

The Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in daily data entry payroll processing, month-end, and quarter-end financial deadlines.

ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly and biweekly payrolls, including Austin Lane timesheet uploads into JDE.Coordinate with local and field offices for approvals and edit corrections.Audit and review new hires, terminations, employee changes, and tax set-up to ensure payroll accuracy.Perform JDE calculations for gross to net payroll, create journal entries, and transmit wage payments and ACH bank files.Manage union and rate set-up by reviewing Collective Bargaining Agreements to update JDE tables, coordinating with local offices, project managers, and the legal department for missing data.Essential SkillsProficiency in union payroll and garnishments.Experience with multi-state payroll processing.Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups.3+ years of payroll experience managing payroll for 100+ employees.6+ months of union payroll experience.6+ months of construction industry experience.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with JDEdwards is a plus.Transit payroll experience is advantageous.Knowledge in payroll tax reconciliation.Assistance with payroll-related audits.Work Environment

The role is within a construction and maintenance company, specifically working with the LIRR in a Corporate Shared Services environment located in Farmingdale. The department consists of around 50 employees, with a somewhat outdated but friendly and laid-back atmosphere. The team enjoys a fun work environment while ensuring professional delivery of services. The position reports to the Payroll Director and is part of a team of 9 people.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Farmingdale,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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