Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets customers to their destinations on time–and we're looking to hire talented folks with a commitment to excellence to make it all possible.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Create and process G/L Journal Entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting of Payroll data.
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Prepare G/L Account Reconciliations (balance sheet/income statement) to ensure proper and accurate account activity.
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Perform and review analyses of Payroll G/L accounts; identify and resolve reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
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Responsible for the reconciliation, payment, and filing of Payroll Tax withholdings, including Railroad Retirement (RRB) Taxes.
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Establish/verify accurate RRB/Federal/State/Local Tax setup of employee records; based on W4 forms, work state, residence state, Rail vs. Non-Rail status, including employee transfers and new hires.
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Research tax issues using various payroll publications and government websites, summarize findings, and apply to all levels of management.
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Assist and coordinate information requests for internal and external audits.
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Assist with year-end balancing and reconciliation for accuracy of Payroll and W2 reporting.
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Maintain monthly posting of creditable months for RRB reporting.
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Process weekly direct deposit and ACH bank transmissions, positive pay (check) files, and related reconciliations.
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Run queries, manage downloads, and prepare detailed spreadsheets and reports for all levels of management to facilitate the flow of Payroll information and resolve issues.
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Perform system testing and troubleshooting issues, implement new processes, and periodic vendor upgrades.
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Provide oversight and direction to Payroll union staff in performing tasks.
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Provide excellent Customer Service to all internal/external customers.
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Complete projects as assigned by all levels of management.
Supervision Given to:
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
Preferred:
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Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area, and five (5) years of Payroll experience
Knowledge and Skills:
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Required proficiency in (MS) Excel, spreadsheets, macros, Access databases, and other MS applications.
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Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
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Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
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Must have excellent written and verbal skills.
Preferred:
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Payroll HCM (Oracle) experience a plus.
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Experience with Payroll Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Tax and Deduction regulations.
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Critical thinking self-starter, experience with RRB Tax and Discoverer or Orbit Report Writer a plus.
Physical Demands:
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Occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:
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Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
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Flexible Spending Account
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Life Insurance
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Paid Leave
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Tuition Assistance
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Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
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Retirement Plans
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401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
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401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
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457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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