CFRA Research

Senior Payroll Specialist

CFRA Research

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

C++

About the role

  • Process payroll for multiple states and countries under strict deadlines
  • Reconcile payroll register, source document, and funding total each pay period
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Review and verify payroll data entries, deductions, and adjustments
  • Handle complex payroll scenarios including retroactive pay, garnishments, commissions and benefits
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support audits and regulatory filings
  • Act as a point of contact for escalated payroll inquiries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in multi-state or large-scale environments
  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex).
  • Experience with NetSuite/Ceridian a plus
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is highly desirable
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong degree of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Experience with payroll reporting and reconciliation
  • Familiarity with benefits, 401K and labor law compliance
Benefits
  • 20 days of Vacation
  • 8 Sick Days
  • 1 paid volunteer day
  • 10-11 Holidays a year
  • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
  • Competitive Pay
  • Annual Performance Bonus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll reconciliationpayroll data verificationpayroll reportingcompliance with payroll regulationsgarnishments managementretroactive pay handlingbenefits administrationtax regulations knowledgemulti-state payroll experience
Soft skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailownershipaccountabilityproblem-solvingdecision-makingdiscretionconfidentiality management
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
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