Find & Apply For Payroll Specialist Jobs in Mount Vernon, New York

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Mount Vernon, Washington. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing end-to-end payroll activities, maintaining compliance, and resolving payroll issues in a high-volume environment. The role calls for strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll tax reporting, and the ability to work effectively with payroll records, audits, and employee inquiries.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 3,000 employees while ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and review payroll documents such as wage statements, tax filings, and related records to support compliant payroll operations.
• Administer employee garnishments, deductions, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and correct errors to maintain accurate employee compensation records.
• Support payroll audits by gathering documentation, validating transactions, and responding to internal or external review requests.
• Complete and review quarterly payroll tax reporting, including Form 941, to help ensure regulatory compliance.
• Generate and distribute year-end payroll records, including W-2 forms, with careful attention to accuracy and timing.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, prepare reports, and track payroll-related trends or exceptions.