Payroll Specialist

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

As the Payroll Specialist, you will:

• 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