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Payroll Specialist

CFS
  • Madison, WI
  • $65,000–$75,000 Per Year
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Job Description

PAYROLL SPECIALIST


CFS is working with a reputable company who is looking to add a new Payroll Specialist to their team. They value integrity and have been in business for more than 80+ years!


WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY:



  • Family-Owned & Currently on their 4th Generation of Ownership!

  • In Business 80+ YEARS!

  • Great Leadership & Longevity

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact company-wide

  • Strong Benefits & Compensation Plans!


RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAYROLL SPECIALIST:



  • Process payroll accurately and timely for employees

  • Review and verify timecards, payroll changes, deductions, and adjustments

  • Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure proper documentation

  • Process new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposits, and tax withholding updates

  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll questions

  • Process garnishments, deductions, and other payroll-related transactions

  • Partner with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure accurate payroll information

  • Assist with payroll reporting, audits, and process improvements as needed


QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PAYROLL SPECIALIST:



  • 2+ years of payroll experience preferred

  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, deductions, taxes, and wage and hour requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred; relevant payroll experience will be considered


Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 Base Salary depending on experience
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Numbers & Facts

LocationMadison, WI
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$65,000–$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
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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