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Robert Half
Bookkeeper
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What they do
A Bookkeeper keeps records of accounts and manages day to day financial recordkeeping. Works for a business or provides bookkeeping services for several smaller organizations or individuals. May be supervised by an accountant. Provides information for financial statements and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$51,984 / year median in New York
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate financial operations in White Plains, New York. This position will handle payroll administration, maintain organized records, and help ensure day-to-day accounting activities run smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with bookkeeping processes, communicates effectively across departments, and takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring wages, overtime, and other earnings are calculated and issued on schedule.
- Examine time records and payroll data to identify inconsistencies, research issues, and correct errors before payroll is finalized.
- Keep payroll files and employee compensation information current within accounting and payroll systems.
- Produce payroll-related summaries and reports to support leadership, finance reviews, and audit requests.
- Apply required withholdings and deductions, including taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments, with a high level of accuracy.
- Work closely with human resources and accounting teams to reflect staffing changes, compensation updates, and other payroll-affecting events.
- Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records in a timely and thorough manner.
- Support periodic and annual payroll reporting requirements, including tax documents and year-end filings.
- Identify opportunities to streamline bookkeeping and payroll workflows while maintaining compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. Requirements
- Proven experience in bookkeeping with hands-on responsibility for payroll and daily accounting support.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and confidence working within computerized accounting systems.
- Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and related compliance requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive information accurately and confidentially.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and respond to employee inquiries professionally.