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VOL. XLV · NO. 4 · TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026 The Premium Career Edition · Job Listing Est. 2022
FULL_TIME Posted today
AF Accounting Firm · Westport

Payroll Specialist

Location
Westport, Connecticut
Compensation
$50.00/hr
Employment
FULL_TIME
Posted
today

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
 

  • 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.
     

Required Qualifications
 

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, or equivalent payroll-related education/training
  • 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
     

Preferred Qualifications
 

  • Experience with Workday Payroll
  • FPC certification (Fundamental Payroll Certification

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