Job Opening: Payroll Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join our team and manage accurate, timely payroll processing for our organization. This role is critical to ensuring employees are paid correctly while maintaining compliance with payroll laws and company policies.
The Payroll Specialist will work closely with HR, finance, and management to support payroll operations and resolve employee payroll inquiries.
Key Responsibilities
Process weekly and/or biweekly payroll accurately and on time
Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, and garnishments
Review timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits as needed
Respond to employee payroll questions in a professional and timely manner
Assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities
Qualifications
Previous payroll processing experience required
Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
Familiarity with payroll software and timekeeping systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting principles
Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000, based on experience
Full-time, stable position
Supportive team environment and opportunity for growth
If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist looking for your next opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.