Payroll Specialist
CFS
Watertown, CT
Payroll Specialist
Watertown, CT | $50-60k
Our client, a well-established organization in Connecticut, is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. This role will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting employees and leadership with payroll-related questions and reporting.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Responsibilities
Process a biweekly payroll for 150 employees in a timely and accurate manner
Review and verify timekeeping records, deductions, and payroll adjustments
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Maintain payroll records and employee data within the payroll/HRIS system
Respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
Prepare payroll reports and assist with month-end and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation
Coordinate with HR and Finance teams regarding new hires, terminations, and compensation changes
Assist with payroll audits and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Qualifications
2+ years of payroll processing experience
Strong understanding of payroll regulations and tax compliance
Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar)
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools
Excellent communication and organizational skills
MaxSalary: USD60000
MinSalary: USD50000
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.