Payroll Specialist
CFS
Shelton, CT
Greater New Haven, CT Area
Target Compensation: $65,000 – $80,000
A respected and well-established organization in the public sector / government services space is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist with MUNIS experience to join its accounting team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys the structure and importance of payroll while working in an organization that values accuracy, compliance, and service to its employees.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on MUNIS payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage payroll for a multi-department workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Process full-cycle payroll for a multi-department employee population using MUNIS
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule, including regular, overtime, and special payroll runs
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax withholding, direct deposits, and benefit deductions
- Review and validate timesheets, payroll reports, and earnings codes prior to processing
- Manage garnishments, deductions, and benefit withholdings
- Reconcile payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end payroll activities
- Support W-2 processing, audits, and payroll reporting requirements
- Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
Qualifications
- 3+ years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on MUNIS payroll system experience required
- Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax withholding, and compliance requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage sensitive information with high confidentiality
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Stable organization with excellent benefits and retirement offerings
- Collaborative accounting and HR team environment
- Opportunity to play a key role in payroll operations for a large employee population
- Strong work-life balance compared to many private-sector payroll roles
MaxSalary: USD75000
MinSalary: USD60000
About the Company
CFS
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.