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Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist, you will oversee payroll operations for a portfolio of diverse clients. This role requires handling multiple platforms and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will be the trusted advisor for clients on payroll and benefits matters, and you’ll play a key role in streamlining and enhancing our payroll processes. 

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, including data collection, input, review, payroll calculations, and report generation. 
  • Handle payroll across various platforms (Rippling, JustWorks, Gusto, etc.), adapting processes to client requirements. 
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including payroll taxes and reporting. 
  • Advise clients on payroll matters, labor law updates, benefits administration, and best practices. 
  • Prepare and submit mandatory filings,  
  • Act as the primary point of contact for client payroll inquiries, providing excellent client service. 
  • Implement strong organizational systems to manage high volumes of clients and tight deadlines. 
  • Collaborate on process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy. 
  • 5+ years of proven payroll experience, ideally within a CPA firm or multi-client environment. 
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance requirements. 
  • Experience with multiple payroll systems (Rippling, JustWorks, Gusto, or similar). 
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously. 
  • Strong communication and client service skills; ability to explain technical payroll matters clearly. 
  • Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving. 
  • Professional English, both written and spoken, required. French a plus. 
  • Health Insurance paid 100% with HSA and FSA available. 
  • 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 6% after 3 months. 
  • Unlimited paid time-off policy (with a minimum of 2 weeks / year to be taken). 
  • Transportation program (Commuter Benefits, Citi Bike membership offered). 
  • Work from home friendly. 
  • At the offices you will have breakfast in the morning, snacks in the afternoon

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September 12, 2025
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