Senior Payroll Specialist

CFS; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Westport, CT is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage regular and off-cycle U.S. payroll from inputs to payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This high-visibility role reports to the finance team and offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of payroll experience, deep knowledge of multi-jurisdiction tax rules, and strong Excel skills. You will partner with cross-functional teams and help optimize payroll processes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business management.
• 5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll.
• Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.
• Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.

Skills

Multijurisdictional payroll

MS Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management

Job description

Salary: $90-100k+ depending on experience

Location: Westport | Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Why This Senior Payroll Specialist Opportunity?

• Clear path for growth as the company continues to grow
• High-visibility role supporting a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its U.S. employee population through acquisitions
• Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive leadership team
• Collaborative culture with regular team events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities
• Hybrid schedule – 1-2 days onsite

Responsibilities Of The Senior Payroll Specialist

• Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.
• Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.
• Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.

Preferred Experience Of The Senior Payroll Specialist

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management
• 5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience
• Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations
• Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll
• Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively

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