Our client, the worldwide leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions has an immediate 6-month contract opening for a Payroll Analyst with experience working in a multi-state environment.

The person MUST be local to Hoboken, NJ to work onsite 2-days per week. There is the potential for extension or conversion to full-time employment based on job performance and business need.

Responsibilities:

- Process Semi-Monthly payroll for US and Canadian employees.
- Promptly respond to inquiries from employees/outside agencies.
- Initiating 401K wires with vendor interface.
- Reviewing and verifying payroll data in a timely manner.
- Preparing manual checks as necessary.
- Weekly reporting to third party benefit administrator.
- Acting as liaison with ADP Customer service.
- Assist in implementing process improvements within the department/SOXA compliance.
- Special projects as required and other duties as assigned by manager.

Ability and desire to learn the following:
- Build and maintain a Tax Tracker in Excel.
- Research and resolving various state tax issues
- Ensure compliance with state and federal tax requirements
- Issue tax and payroll reports from the ADP system

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Required Skills

- 3+ years of payroll experience
- Experience working in a Public company
- Knowledge of ADP eTime or ADP Vantage timekeeping systems.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (tables, formulas, etc.)
- Interact professionally with all employees.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Experienced working with highly confidential information.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent organizational, attention to detail, self-learner and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and able to work in a changing environment.
- Team player.

Desired Experience:
- Prior experience managing a Tax Tracker
- Solid background in multi-state tax issues
- Solid understanding of multi-state payroll tax laws.
- Knowledge of Canadian payroll

Certified Payroll Professional a plus
Knowledge of ADP Vantage a plus.