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Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant

CFS
  • Clackamas, OR
  • $60,000–$75,000 Per Year
4 days ago
CFS

Job Description



Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant



Salary: $60,000 - $75,000
Located in Clackamas (onsite)



Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Work directly with company leadership and the HR & Payroll Manager, giving you visibility and influence across the organization.

  • Develop specialized expertise in certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting, highly sought-after skills in the construction industry.

  • Gain exposure to multi-state payroll operations across Oregon, Washington, and California.

  • Be part of a collaborative, tight-knit team where your contributions are recognized and valued.

  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid holidays, and PTO.


Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant:



  • Process weekly, monthly, and off-cycle payroll for multi-state employees.

  • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports for public works projects.

  • Audit timekeeping records, payroll data, and labor classifications.

  • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and job cost systems.

  • Support payroll tax filings, audits, and compliance reporting.

  • Assist with onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and HR support activities.


Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant:



  • 2+ years of full-cycle payroll processing experience.

  • Experience working within an ERP or payroll system.

  • Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.

  • Certified payroll, prevailing wage, construction payroll, or multi-state payroll experience required



Timing is everything. We specialize in placing accounting and finance professionals, and many of our positions are not posted online. Whether you are actively job hunting or just passively considering opportunities, we would love to connect with you to discuss this role and other exciting opportunities in the industry.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationClackamas, OR
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$60,000–$75,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Public Worksunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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