• Process payroll cases, provide appropriate resolutions, and act as the first escalation point for operating teams • Produce timely and accurate payroll in accordance with SD Worx processes, standards, and contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) • Participate in testing and validation related to system updates and configuration changes (e.g., new wage types) • Support system implementations, including testing phases, parallel processing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), in line with SD Worx best practices • Maintain daily communication with client-designated contacts to ensure effective payroll processing • Communicate with external parties, such as tax authorities and benefit providers, when required • Process Year-End activities and generate statutory year-end reports • Ensure that global and local process standards are understood, implemented, and followed by country teams, while accommodating client-specific requirements

Title: Accounting Specialist, Payroll Accounting, Comptroller Department Location: Jersey City, New Jersey Department: Finance Job Description: Position at The Port Authority of NY & NJ About the Role As a reporting Department to the Chief Financial Officer, the Comptroller’s Department is a team of dedicated professionals who ensure the accuracy of the Port Authority’s finances. As part of the Comptroller’s Department team, you will gain insight and experience surrounding the agency’s financial structure and internal control processes as well as knowledge of the operations of our various lines of business, giving you extensive opportunities for a long-term career at the Port Authority. This position is union represented, by the Communications Workers of America, CWA. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Staff Accounting Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following. A more detailed description will be discussed at the interview. - Processing various wage garnishment, EZ Pass and child support obligations that get deducted from employees’ paychecks and maintain relationships with county and court officers. - Prepare payments for various payroll deductions including union dues remittance for each of the collective bargaining units that are submitted to A/P for processing. - Manage the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan to ensure employee contributions are remitted in a timely and accurate manner. - Facilitating requests from the Law Department that include overtime data and issuing copies of paychecks for terminated or active employees. - Processing authorization forms for Timekeeping access in PeopleSoft and prepare supporting documentation for audit sample selection requests. - Backup to Payroll clerical staff and the coordination of special projects as deemed necessary by the Manager. Minimum Qualifications - Must have completed twelve (12) college credits in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited college or university. - In lieu of credits, minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience can be accepted. - Must have at least one (1) year of accounting experience. Desired Qualifications Ideal candidates will present the following profile: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred. - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritize work. - Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong understanding of accounting. - Ability to work independently and meet deadlines - Ability to interact effectively with internal staff and external professionals at all levels - Ability to perform effectively under pressure. - Knowledge of or ability to learn the Port Authority accounting and financial structure. - Excellent decision-making skills. - Good oral communication, written and interpersonal skills - Demonstrated PC and data entry skills - Working knowledge of Excel and comparable software database applications - Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite application. - Understanding of PeopleSoft and SAP.

• Collaborate with clients to capture payroll requirements • Validate and configure customer payroll solution and integrations • Assist with data mapping, migration, YTD preparation and accuracy checks • Manage all system testing phases and address configuration issues • Oversee go-live activities ensuring payroll system readiness • Track project progress and documentation

Role Description The Payroll Accountant will have the ability to perform the essential functions of processing the bi-weekly payroll. Skillful in responding to management & employee requests for payroll information. Preparation of salary analysis as required. - Must be proficient in operating the Star Payroll System and Kronos. - Responsible for responding to employee phone calls on issues other than regular corrections. - Document policies and procedures for responsibilities as assigned. - Develop the software skills needed to back up the other payroll staff. - Responsible for making journal entries in HEFM general ledger as required and doing account reconciliations and analysis as needed. - Responsible for making timely tax payments and tax filings in accordance to the taxing authority regulations. - Responsible for the Upload/Download function of (Pay types, deductions, check stubs). - Troubleshoot software and printing problems that occur during payroll processing. - Preparation of salary analysis as requested by departments and for regulatory reporting requirements. This will include the salary portion of FYE 990 forms and Pension reporting. - Prepare monthly bank reconciliation and handle escheat responsibilities. - Enter manual, void, and adjustment payroll checks into Star System as needed. - Vouchering the payroll deductions for all entities and other deductions as needed. - Reconciliation of taxable wages & taxes withheld by entity. - Responsible for printing of payroll checks. - Completes employee earnings information requests from banks, insurance companies, legal firms, regulatory agencies, etc. - Preparation and filing of Quarterly payroll tax vouchers and reports. - Maintains the changes in department locations for local tax reporting and will correspond with townships for new office locations. - Assist Payroll Manager in responding to compliance issues arising from cycle audits of time schedules and other areas. Qualifications - Bachelors Degree in Accounting Strongly Preferred. Requirements - Accountant experience preferred. - Must have Superior Excel skills and knowledge of Access Data Base. Benefits - Full Time, Days, 40 hours/week - Mon-Friday - No nights, holidays, or weekends - 8 AM - 4:30 PM - Home location of St. Luke's Center, Allentown, PA - Fully remote after training, for local candidate (PA, NJ) at manager discretion. Physical and Sensory Requirements - Sitting up to 7 hours per day, three hours at a time. - Continuously uses fingers and hands for typing, data entry, etc. - Uses upper extremities to frequently lift up to 30 pounds, operate various office machines, and filing. - Frequently stoops, bends, kneels, and reaches above shoulder level to retrieve files. - Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. - Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, and peripheral vision. - Visual monotony when reading reports and viewing computer screen.