Payroll Administrator, Essex

Payroll Administrator – Hybrid in Baltimore, MD
CFS is partnering with a repeat client, recognized as a Top Workplace for multiple years, to find a
Payroll Administrator
to join their growing Accounting team
This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, values accuracy, and is excited to support a company with a strong legacy and employee-ownership culture
Join a stable, well-established organization with over a century of success
Responsibilities of the Payroll Administrator:
Process payroll on a regular schedule and ensure employee pay is accurate and timely
Handle payroll updates such as deductions, adjustments, and employee changes
Assist with payroll reporting, journal entries, and maintaining accurate payroll records
Support benefit-related payroll activity and assist with related payables.
Help with periodic payroll reviews, reconciliations, and basic account analysis.
Conduct routine payroll checks to ensure tax and employee information is accurate.
Assist with tracking and updating items such as employee loans or other recurring entries
Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports as needed
Address payroll-related questions or notices and coordinate resolutions
Work with HR on benefit updates, employee changes, and invoice reviews
Support year-end payroll tasks such as schedules, tax ID updates, and employee forms.
Communicate with payroll vendors and state agencies when needed
Assist with periodic state or local payroll filings when needed.
Support general accounting tasks such as reconciliations or account reviews.
Qualifications for the Payroll Administrator:
5+ years of multistate payroll processing experience
Payroll certification a plus
Strong knowledge of state and local withholding regulations
UKG/UltiPro experience a strong plus
Advanced Excel skills
High attention to detail, strong analytical approach, and a collaborative mindset.
Background and credit check required
Salary: $65,000-$70,000
Hybrid schedule – the Payroll Administrator will report to the Baltimore headquarters at least two days per week
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