Payroll Coordinator
Full Time • Albany, NY, 12206, Albany, NY
Company: AKIVA AI
Location: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Rensselaer, Glens Falls, or Saratoga, NY (Onsite)
Pay Range: $21.00 – $27.00/hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract / Temporary (Full-Time, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Location: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Rensselaer, Glens Falls, or Saratoga, NY (Onsite)
Pay Range: $21.00 – $27.00/hour (DOE)
Employment Type: Contract / Temporary (Full-Time, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
About AKIVA
AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies.
AKIVA is an AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies.
Position Overview
AKIVA is seeking a skilled Payroll Coordinator for a temporary assignment supporting a public sector client in New York’s Capital District. You will assist with payroll processing, timekeeping administration, and compliance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who values accuracy and confidentiality. AKIVA equips every team member with AI-powered productivity tools that enhance payroll workflows, including intelligent data validation and automated report generation. Full training is provided.
AKIVA is seeking a skilled Payroll Coordinator for a temporary assignment supporting a public sector client in New York’s Capital District. You will assist with payroll processing, timekeeping administration, and compliance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented payroll professional who values accuracy and confidentiality. AKIVA equips every team member with AI-powered productivity tools that enhance payroll workflows, including intelligent data validation and automated report generation. Full training is provided.
Key Responsibilities
• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll as directed
• Maintain and audit employee timekeeping records for accuracy
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and reconciliation documents
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollment processing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time-off balances
• Use AI-powered tools to automate data validation, flag discrepancies, and generate payroll analytics
• Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll as directed
• Maintain and audit employee timekeeping records for accuracy
• Calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and reconciliation documents
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollment processing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and time-off balances
• Use AI-powered tools to automate data validation, flag discrepancies, and generate payroll analytics
Required Qualifications
• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of federal and NYS payroll tax regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/HRIS systems
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Valid work authorization required
• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience
• Knowledge of federal and NYS payroll tax regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/HRIS systems
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Valid work authorization required
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, or similar payroll platforms
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP designation
• Public sector or government payroll experience
• Knowledge of NYS labor laws and reporting requirements
• Experience with ADP, Ceridian, Paychex, or similar payroll platforms
• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP designation
• Public sector or government payroll experience
• Knowledge of NYS labor laws and reporting requirements
What AKIVA Offers
• Competitive hourly pay with weekly or bi-weekly pay options
• AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to you
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities
• Supportive management team with veteran-owned company values
• Potential for permanent conversion based on client needs and performance
• Competitive hourly pay with weekly or bi-weekly pay options
• AI productivity tools and training provided at no cost to you
• Professional development and skill-building opportunities
• Supportive management team with veteran-owned company values
• Potential for permanent conversion based on client needs and performance
Join Our AI Innovation Network
Interested in staying connected with AKIVA’s AI initiatives, research, and opportunities?
Interested in staying connected with AKIVA’s AI initiatives, research, and opportunities?
Join our AI Innovation Network here: https://www.akiva.com/ai-network
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
AKIVA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people within a qualified candidate pool.
AKIVA is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Compensation: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour
AI-native engineering firm specializing in enterprise services, domain-specific solutions, and high-performance infrastructure from strategy through deployment. We build innovative systems that drive measurable results for commercial enterprises and government agencies.
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