STAFF ACCOUNTANT/PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Overview of the Staff Accountant/ Payroll Specialist Role

• Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll on a regular basis
• Ensure payroll accuracy, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with payroll tax filings and reconciliations
• Handle employee payroll-related inquiries in a timely manner
• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with general ledger activities and financial reporting
• Partner with accounting team on process improvements and special projects

Growth Opportunity

• Cross-training into general accounting functions
• Exposure to financial reporting, month-end close, and analysis
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibilities and advance into a Senior Accountant role

Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist

• 1–4+ years of payroll experience
• Understanding of payroll laws, taxes, and compliance
• Exposure to accounting principles (journal entries, reconciliations) is a plus
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, etc.)

About the Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.