Top 115 Payroll accountant Jobs in New Jersey

Senior Payroll Accountant
Abra Health —Secaucus, NJ
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Office
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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General Accountant
Marriott International, Inc —Jersey City, NJ
- $32.50 - $36.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Contracts
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending account
Principal Accountant, Payroll Deductions
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- Management
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
10d
Staff Accountant I - Payroll
Burlington Stores —Burlington, NJ
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Staff Accountant
Radware —Mahwah, NJ
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
People Services US Payroll Tax Analyst
Sanofi —Morristown, NJ
- $71,250.00 - $102,916.66 a year
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Parental leave
Principal Accountant- Payroll Taxes and Accounting
NJ Transit —Newark, NJ
- Microsoft Access
- 5 years
- Research
- Commuter assistance
- Health insurance
Sr Payroll Tax Analyst
Broadridge —Newark, NJ
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
Payroll Tax & Compliance Analyst
SOLV Energy, LLC —Edison, NJ
- $75,563 - $94,454 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Payroll Accountant
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark —Newark, NJ
- $54,000 - $63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Staff Accountant I
Regenity —Paramus, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
Senior Manager, Compensation Accountant
Chanel —Piscataway, NJ
- $87,500 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Accountant /Full Charge Bookkeeper
J & J Granite & Marble —Hackensack, NJ
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
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Junior Accountant
Rhythmedix —Mount Laurel, NJ
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Data analysis skills
- HIPAA
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Senior Accountant
Vernoia, Enterline & Brewer, CPA's —Somerville, NJ
- $60,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Accountant
Confidential —Red Bank, NJ
- $58,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Tax Accountant/Bookkeeper (fluency in Russian & English)
ABT Services, Inc. —Wayne, NJ
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- English
- Office
- Flexible schedule
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Property Management Accountant
Blackstone 360, LLC —Orange, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Accounting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Associate - I
Damascus Bakeries —Newark, NJ
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Supervisor/Manager
Brand K Partners —North Haledon, NJ
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Finance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Payroll Accountant

Abra Health -
Secaucus, NJ

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Job Details

Temporary | Contract
$35 - $45 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Accounting systems
Payroll tax processing
Spreadsheets
ADP
State tax
Bachelor's degree
Financial regulatory compliance
Regulatory compliance analysis
Cross-functional communication
Data analysis software
Local tax

Full Job Description

Abra Health is a leading Dental Organization committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare to our patients in NJ, Pa & CT.

This is a TEMPORARY 3 MONTH contract position @ corporate office located in Secaucus, NJ.

The Payroll Accountant / Payroll Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll for employees across multiple locations. This role partners closely with Finance and Human Resources to ensure payroll data integrity, proper financial reporting, tax compliance, and exceptional employee support. This is a temporary contract position to support business needs during a defined period.

Contract Details

Position Type: Temporary
Estimated Duration: 3 MONTH Contract

Key Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely semi-monthly and monthly payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax and wage and hour requirements.
Maintain, review, and audit payroll data and records, including employee information, timesheets, earnings, deductions, benefits, and supporting documentation.
Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, including wages, taxes, benefits, and accruals; prepare, post, and review payroll journal entries; investigate and resolve variances.
Partner closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll expenses are accurately recorded, properly allocated by location and department, and reflected correctly in financial statements.
Manage payroll tax compliance, including reviewing payroll tax filings, assisting with quarter-end and year-end reconciliations, and supporting the resolution of payroll tax notices and inquiries.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including W-2 preparation, payroll audits, and required annual reporting.
Resolve employee payroll issues, discrepancies, and inquiries in a timely, professional, and confidential manner while delivering excellent customer service.
Run, analyze, and maintain payroll reports, providing insights into payroll trends, variances, and key cost drivers.
Maintain strong internal controls over payroll processes and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure accurate setup and ongoing maintenance of employee pay, benefits, deductions, garnishments, and leave balances.
Provide training, guidance, and support to employees and managers on payroll-related processes, timelines, and best practices.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting efficiency, and system utilization.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience in a medium- to large-sized organization.
Strong working knowledge of payroll systems and software, including ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and Workforce Management (WFM).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting tools.
Solid understanding of payroll accounting principles, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Finance, HR, and other business partners.
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Compensation: Range between $35-45HR based on experience level.

All employees have the responsibility to adhere to our organization's policies, procedures, and code of conduct, as well as uphold all facets of our comprehensive compliance program. This commitment is fundamental to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and regulatory adherence within our workplace.

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Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you understand this is a temporary contract position?
What is desired hourly pay?
This is an in-office position, from corporate office in Secaucus NJ.

Experience:

ADP: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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