Payroll Specialist

CFS

Stamford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Detail Oriented, Documentation, Finance, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Stamford, CT
POSTED
3 days ago

Payroll Specialist



About the Opportunity


Join our client's dynamic finance team as a Payroll Specialist! This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.


What You'll Do



  • Process bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time

  • Maintain and update employee payroll records

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies

  • Assist with year-end processing, including W-2 preparation

  • Support audits and provide payroll-related documentation as needed

  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related projects


What We're Looking For



  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience

  • Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software

  • Understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion


Why You'll Love This Role



  • Gain valuable experience with an established organization

  • Work with a supportive and professional team

  • Develop your payroll expertise in a comprehensive role

  • Enjoy work-life balance with a structured schedule

About the Company

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CFS

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/