Payroll Specialist – Multi-State, Compliance & GL

Atlantic Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Payroll Associate in Boston, MA to support multi-state payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting. In this role, you will manage payroll operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll processing and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and accounts.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and deductions.
• Manage payroll-related deductions including benefits and withholdings.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide documentation for reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Deadline management

Education

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

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Payroll Associate in Boston, MA to support multi-state payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting. In this role, you will manage payroll operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and Excel. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary.