Payroll Specialist

<br /> <div><br /> <p>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 <strong>Payroll Specialist</strong> to join their growing accounting team.</p><br /> <h3><strong>Why This Payroll Specialist Role Is Unique</strong></h3><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Contribute directly to a mission that supports individuals with special abilities</li><br /> <li>Join an organization in transition, creating opportunities to improve systems and grow professionally</li><br /> <li>Work closely with a collaborative finance and HR team</li><br /> <li>Hybrid work flexibility</li><br /> <li>Gain broad exposure in a nonprofit environment while helping build stronger payroll processes</li><br /> </ul><br /> <h3><strong>Job Responsibilities</strong></h3><br /> <p>As the Payroll Specialist, you will:</p><br /> <ul><br /> <li>Process bi‑weekly payroll accurately and on schedule</li><br /> <li>Review timesheets, hours, pay rates, and leave entries for completeness and accuracy</li><br /> <li>Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and tax updates</li><br /> <li>Coordinate with HR to ensure correct benefit deductions, leave accruals, and employee data updates</li><br /> <li>Assist employees with payroll questions and provide clear, friendly support</li><br /> <li>Reconcile payroll reports and support the month‑end close process with payroll‑related entries</li><br /> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations</li><br /> <li>Assist with year‑end activities including W‑2 review and payroll audits</li><br /> <li>Participate in improving payroll workflows and documentation as systems evolve</li><br /> </ul><br /> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3><br /> <ul><br /> <li>1–3 years of payroll experience</li><br /> <li>Familiarity with payroll systems (any platform)</li><br /> <li>Nonprofit or multi‑fund payroll experience is a plus, but not required</li><br /> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality</li><br /> <li>Good communication skills and a helpful, team‑oriented approach</li><br /> </ul><br /> <strong><span>Salary Range</span></strong><br /><br />$60,000 - $72,000, depending on experience</div>