Certified Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

3 weeks of PTO

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Certified Payroll Specialist in Fresno County. You will process full-cycle payroll, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintain records, respond to employee inquiries, and support audits and year-end reporting.

The role offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, and 3 weeks of PTO, with opportunities for growth in a stable accounting and HR environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Manage deductions, garnishments, and benefits-related payroll items.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with audits and year-end reporting (W-2s, tax filings).

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Certified Payroll Specialist

Salary: $52,000 – $70,000

Full Time l Onsite l Fresno County

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Competitive salary range with room for growth based on experience


• Stable, well-established organization within Fresno County


• High visibility role with direct impact on employee experience and compliance


• Collaborative environment with accounting and HR leadership


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits offerred + 3 weeks of PTO


• Supportive leadership team open to process improvements and efficiencies

Key Responsibilities for the Certified Payroll Specialist:

• Process full-cycle payroll accurately and on schedule


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations


• Maintain payroll records, reporting, and reconciliations


• Manage deductions, garnishments, and benefits-related payroll items


• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies


• Assist with audits and year-end reporting (W-2s, tax filings)

Qualifications for the Certified Payroll Specialist:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification preferred


• 2–5+ years of payroll processing experience


• Experience with payroll systems

#CertifiedPayrollSpecialist #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs

EB-3159864957