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Payroll Specialist

United States, New York Contract work · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a real estate firm in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This role will provide essential payroll coverage during a team leave and will focus on delivering accurate, timely pay for a large and diverse employee population.

Job Responsibility

  • Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Administer payroll for both union and non-union employees while applying the appropriate pay rules, deductions, and contractual requirements
  • Manage multi-state payroll activities and help ensure adherence to applicable tax and wage regulations across jurisdictions
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support internal review, audits, and business reporting needs
  • Record payroll-related journal entries and assist with reconciliation activities tied to payroll accounting
  • Review payroll data for inconsistencies, resolve discrepancies, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to address issues efficiently
  • Maintain organized payroll records and support documentation in alignment with company policies and regulatory standards
  • Use payroll systems and spreadsheet tools effectively, including Paychex Flex and Microsoft Excel, to streamline daily payroll operations

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience handling end-to-end payroll processing
  • Proven ability to manage payroll for an employee population of more than 500 workers
  • Experience processing payroll for employees in multiple states
  • Background supporting both union and non-union payroll environments
  • Working knowledge of payroll reporting and payroll-related journal entries
  • Proficiency with payroll platforms such as Paychex, with Paychex Flex experience strongly preferred
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for payroll analysis, validation, and reporting

Nice to have

Prior experience in the real estate industry is preferred

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan
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