Payroll Admin

About the Role 

The Accounting Department at AKRF is seeking a Payroll Admin to work in New York City. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare, process, and verify bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, and pay histories.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Process and record payroll tax deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, finance, and audit purposes.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee payroll questions.
• Provide support regarding paychecks, direct deposits, tax withholdings, and benefits-related deductions.
• Enter and update employee information in payroll and HRIS systems.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 0–1 years of payroll experience, or related accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, BST, or Deltek) is strongly preferred. 
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Familiarity with timekeeping software.
• Ability to generate and interpret payroll reports.

Compensation 

Compensation will range from $60K - $70K, and commensurate with experience. 

Why Work at AKRF 

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, acousticians, and many other types of professionals guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative.  

Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. We foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued in honor of their identities; we strive to deliver on this promise every day. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat. 

What We Offer 

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The benefits program at AKRF includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insuranceVacation and Sick time 
• Flexible work schedules and locations 
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching 
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability 
• Stock Ownership 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Training and professional development courses 
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks 
• Charitable donation match 
• Transit/parking program 

Equal Opportunity Company 

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.