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Payroll Specialist

Job in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, 10601, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Payroll
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Payroll Specialist

Location: White Plains, NY (Fully On-Site)
Compensation: $80-90K

About the Role:

We're partnering with an exceptional organization, based in White Plains, to place a Payroll Specialist who thrives on precision and problem-solving. This role supports 400 employees in a dynamic educational environment, combining payroll processing, retirement plan administration, and accounting support.

What You'll Do:
  • Process bi-weekly payroll including complex union calculations, teacher stipends, and variable pay (~40%)
  • Manage 403(b) retirement tracking across 4 accounts with manual reconciliation and ADP entry (~30%)
  • Handle accounting reconciliations and reporting, with opportunities to support broader finance needs (~20%)
  • Respond to employee inquiries within 24-hour SLA and ensure union contract compliance (~10%)
  • Maintain EDI feeds to benefit carriers and retirement providers
  • Collaborate with HR, finance, and external vendors on audits and reporting
What You Bring:

Must-Haves:

  • Strong payroll processing background with accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex reconciliations)
  • Experience with high-touch, union-heavy payrolls
  • Ability to learn systems quickly (ADP, manual 403(b) processes)
  • Customer service mindset

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Nonprofit experience
  • Exposure to union contracts and variable pay structures
  • Department organization/process improvement skills
Why This Role:
  • Work with a supportive HR Director who values autonomy and growth
  • Make a meaningful impact in education serving students with learning disabilities
  • Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand your skill set
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