Payroll Specialist
CFS, Newton Center, MA, United States
CFS is partnering with a mission‑driven human services nonprofit in Newton, MA that provides employment services and community living support for individuals with special abilities. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their growing accounting team.
Why This Payroll Specialist Role Is Unique
Contribute directly to a mission that supports individuals with special abilities
Join an organization in transition, creating opportunities to improve systems and grow professionally
Work closely with a collaborative finance and HR team
Hybrid work flexibility
Gain broad exposure in a nonprofit environment while helping build stronger payroll processes
Job Responsibilities
Process bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Review timesheets, hours, pay rates, and leave entries for completeness and accuracy
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and tax updates
Coordinate with HR to ensure correct benefit deductions, leave accruals, and employee data updates
Assist employees with payroll questions and provide clear, friendly support
Reconcile payroll reports and support the month‑end close process with payroll‑related entries
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Assist with year‑end activities including W‑2 review and payroll audits
Participate in improving payroll workflows and documentation as systems evolve
Qualifications
1–3 years of payroll experience
Familiarity with payroll systems (any platform)
Nonprofit or multi‑fund payroll experience is a plus, but not required
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Good communication skills and a helpful, team‑oriented approach
Salary
$60,000 - $72,000, depending on experience
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Why This Payroll Specialist Role Is Unique
Contribute directly to a mission that supports individuals with special abilities
Join an organization in transition, creating opportunities to improve systems and grow professionally
Work closely with a collaborative finance and HR team
Hybrid work flexibility
Gain broad exposure in a nonprofit environment while helping build stronger payroll processes
Job Responsibilities
Process bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
Review timesheets, hours, pay rates, and leave entries for completeness and accuracy
Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and tax updates
Coordinate with HR to ensure correct benefit deductions, leave accruals, and employee data updates
Assist employees with payroll questions and provide clear, friendly support
Reconcile payroll reports and support the month‑end close process with payroll‑related entries
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
Assist with year‑end activities including W‑2 review and payroll audits
Participate in improving payroll workflows and documentation as systems evolve
Qualifications
1–3 years of payroll experience
Familiarity with payroll systems (any platform)
Nonprofit or multi‑fund payroll experience is a plus, but not required
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
Good communication skills and a helpful, team‑oriented approach
Salary
$60,000 - $72,000, depending on experience
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