Senior Payroll & Accounting Manager

CFS; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations and ensure financial accuracy across weekly and bi-weekly cycles. The role blends payroll expertise with accounting leadership, partnering with Finance and HR to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and support audits.

Ideal for someone with 5+ years in payroll management and strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll management and payroll accounting with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal, New Jersey, and local payroll regulations.
• Experience with payroll accounting, reconciliations, audits, and GL reporting.
• Union payroll, CBA, and benefits reporting experience preferred.
• Advanced experience with payroll platforms (ADP, UKG, Ceridian) and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for salaried, hourly, and union employees.
• Manage payroll accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, labor allocations, and general ledger accuracy.
• Lead union reporting, fringe benefit remittances, and retirement contribution compliance.
• Partner with HR/P&O teams to review benefits, payroll deductions, and compensation changes.
• Serve as the primary payroll contact for annual audits, including workers' compensation, retirement, and payroll compliance reviews.
• Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system optimization efforts.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation & systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ADP

UKG

Ceridian

ERP systems

Job description

CFS is seeking an Accounting & Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations and ensure financial accuracy across weekly and bi-weekly cycles. The role blends payroll expertise with accounting leadership, partnering with Finance and HR to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and support audits.

Ideal for someone with 5+ years in payroll management and strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations.