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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:

• Create and process G/L Journal Entries to ensure timely and accurate reporting of Payroll data.
• Prepare G/L Account Reconciliations (balance sheet/income statement) to ensure proper and accurate account activity.
• Perform and review analyses of Payroll G/L accounts; identify and resolve reconciling items and accounting issues on a timely basis.
• Responsible for the reconciliation, payment, and filing of Payroll Tax withholdings, including Railroad Retirement (RRB) Taxes.
• 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.
• Research tax issues using various payroll publications and government websites, summarize findings, and apply to all levels of management.
• Assist and coordinate information requests for internal and external audits.
• Assist with year-end balancing and reconciliation for accuracy of Payroll and W2 reporting.
• Maintain monthly posting of creditable months for RRB reporting.
• Process weekly direct deposit and ACH bank transmissions, positive pay (check) files, and related reconciliations.
• 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.
• Perform system testing and troubleshooting issues, implement new processes, and periodic vendor upgrades.
• Provide oversight and direction to Payroll union staff in performing tasks.
• Provide excellent Customer Service to all internal/external customers.
• Complete projects as assigned by all levels of management.

Supervision Given to:
N/A

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area, and five (5) years of Payroll experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Required proficiency in (MS) Excel, spreadsheets, macros, Access databases, and other MS applications.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills.

Preferred:

• Payroll HCM (Oracle) experience a plus.
• Experience with Payroll Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Payroll Tax and Deduction regulations.
• Critical thinking self-starter, experience with RRB Tax and Discoverer or Orbit Report Writer a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.

At NJ Transit, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
  • 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
  • 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
  • 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Newark, N.J.

Salary Range: $52,000 to $122,000 Annually

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