Payroll Specialist

CFS; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Niles, MI is seeking a payroll professional to manage payroll for all employees and collaborate with HR and accounting teams. This 100% onsite role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.

Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, supporting tax filings, handling employee inquiries, and assisting with month-end and year-end closes. A degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years in payroll are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing or accounting support.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and tax regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits and reporting.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and ensure timely payments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Payroll knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

• Our client is a dependable and employee-focused organization with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance in payroll operations.
• This role offers the opportunity to manage payroll processes and collaborate with HR and accounting teams.
• Employees enjoy a detail-oriented and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and cross-training.

Location: Niles, MI (100% onsite)

About The Company And Opportunity

• Our client is a dependable and employee-focused organization with a strong emphasis on accuracy and compliance in payroll operations.
• This role offers the opportunity to manage payroll processes and collaborate with HR and accounting teams.
• Employees enjoy a detail-oriented and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and cross-training.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation for audits and reporting.
• Assist with payroll tax filings and ensure timely payments.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting departments to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll reporting and reconciliation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing or accounting support.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and tax regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Salary: $63,000 – $65,000 depending on experience Note: This role is 100% onsite