Senior Payroll Associate

Responsibilities

One of Kforce's best financial services clients in Boston, MA is in search of a Senior Payroll Associate. This role is hybrid, 3 days a week, in office.

• Senior Payroll Associate will process and review multi-state payroll activities
• Coordinate with external payroll providers and resolve payroll-related issues
• Prepare off-cycle and manual payments as needed
• Record payroll transactions and perform account reconciliations
• Manage employee deductions, benefit-related payroll items, and retirement plan updates
• Reconcile payroll and banking records
• As a Senior Payroll Associate, you will respond to employee payroll inquiries and support issue resolution
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and cross-functional projects
• Support ongoing process improvements and special initiatives
• Perform additional duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
• 5-8 years of payroll, accounting, or related experience
• Experience with payroll platforms and HRIS systems
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note:

Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.