Entry Payroll Assistant-Newark | Hiring

Newark Role Highlights

Role Essentials

• Location: Newark, NJ
• Required Experience: Entry-Level.
• Set your own schedule.
• Flexible Role in Newark: Payroll Assistant
• Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
• Urgency: Immediate consideration in Newark.
• Salary: $21-$26/Hour (approx. $49.4k/Year)
• This role centers on your professional skills within the Payroll Administration space in Newark.
• Company: Costco
• This Newark-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Costco team in Newark, NJ is growing.
• Benefit from working in Newark, a key hub for the Payroll Administration industry.

Payroll Assistant

About Costco

Costco operates a global network of membership warehouses offering branded and private-label products. The organization employs over 300,000 workers worldwide. When you embark on a career in payroll assistant jobs with Costco, you are joining you are joining a disciplined team that values strict adherence to operational schedules, regulatory compliance, and accuracy.

Job Summary

The Payroll Assistant processes weekly payroll for 800 hourly employees, ensuring exact calculations and adherence to labor regulations. This position demands rigorous attention to detail and consistent execution within fixed processing schedules. You will serve as Full-Time, delivering the signature Methodical that sets Costco apart in the payroll administration.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Timesheet Auditing: Review and audit 800 weekly electronic timecards using Kronos Workforce Central to identify and resolve punch exceptions before payroll processing.
• Data Entry: Input 45 employee status changes, tax withholdings, and direct deposit updates into SAP Payroll weekly with zero margin for error.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Investigate and resolve 15 to 20 payroll discrepancies or wage inquiries per week by referencing internal collective bargaining agreements.
• Report Generation: Generate 12 standard weekly compliance and labor cost reports using Microsoft Excel pivot tables for review by the finance director.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation package designed to support financial and personal well-being.

• Salary: $21.50–$26.75 per hour
• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans available for employees working 24 hours or more per week.
• Retirement Plan: Employer-sponsored 401(k) program featuring matching contributions up to 5 percent of eligible annual earnings.
• Paid Time Off: Accrued vacation time and sick leave provided in accordance with tenure and corporate policy guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of professional experience processing high-volume payroll within an enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing automated payroll software and advanced Microsoft Excel functions including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational qualification with coursework in mathematics or bookkeeping.
• Ability to work strictly on-site during designated business hours with the capacity to meet fixed processing deadlines.