Payroll Specialist

CFS; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

CFS in Dayton, OH is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage weekly payroll processing, maintain records, and ensure timely payments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

You will collaborate with HR and Finance, review timekeeping data, resolve discrepancies, generate payroll reports, and support audits while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organized

Deadline-driven

Reliability

Tools

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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