Senior Payroll Specialist

CFS

Westport, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Administration, Payroll Tax, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Westport, CT
POSTED
4 days ago

Senior Payroll Specialist



Salary: $90-100k+ depending on experience


Location: Westport | Hybrid, 2 days onsite



Why This Senior Payroll Specialist Opportunity?



  • Clear path for growth as the company continues to grow

  • High-visibility role supporting a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its U.S. employee population through acquisitions

  • Opportunity to work directly with an experienced and supportive leadership team

  • Collaborative culture with regular team events, celebrations, and employee appreciation activities

  • Hybrid schedule – 1-2 days onsite



Responsibilities of the Senior Payroll Specialist:



  • Process regular and off cycle U.S. payroll, including collecting inputs, performing calculations, and ensuring timely, accurate payments.

  • Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal policies, federal and state regulations, and tax requirements, including timely tax payments and filings.

  • Serve as a backup to team members and support knowledge sharing across the payroll function.

  • Maintain and enhance process documentation; recommend improvements to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system optimization.

  • Provide outstanding customer service by responding promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support payroll-related initiatives, reporting, and projects.



Preferred Experience of the Senior Payroll Specialist:



  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management

  • 5–7+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience

  • Strong understanding of multijurisdictional payroll tax laws and regulations

  • Working knowledge of accounting principles related to payroll

  • Demonstrated ability to audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively


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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/