Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Downtown Boston, MA
Salary: $75,000–$85,000
Why This Payroll Specialist Opportunity Stands Out:
• Be part of a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to expanding workforce access and education across Greater Boston
• Direct exposure to leadership and finance strategy—your work is highly visible and valued
• Stable, mission-driven environment with strong funding and long-term growth
• Hybrid flexibility with a downtown Boston office (easy commuter access)
• Opportunity to streamline and improve payroll processes using modern HRIS tools
• Collaborative finance team with mentorship from senior leadership
• Comprehensive benefits package including strong healthcare, retirement match, and generous PTO
• Culture centered on impact, inclusivity, and professional development
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Specialist:
• Process biweekly, multi-state payroll for ~200 employees
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal/state regulations
• Coordinate with HR on employee data changes, benefits, and deductions
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare reporting for finance leadership
• Support year-end processes including W-2s and audits
Qualifications for the Payroll Specialist:
• 3+ years of payroll experience (nonprofit or mid-sized organization preferred)
• Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and tax regulations
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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.