Job Description

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Description

The Senior Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing complex payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a subject matter expert within the Finance team. This role supports domestic and international payroll operations and collaborates with HR and Finance globally to maintain accurate and timely compensation.###

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll for multiple states and countries under strict deadlines Reconcile payroll register, source document, and funding total each pay period Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Review and verify payroll data entries, deductions, and adjustments Handle complex payroll scenarios including retroactive pay, garnishments, commissions and benefits Generate and analyze payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders Support audits and regulatory filings Act as a point of contact for escalated payroll inquiries
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications

5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in multi-state or large-scale environments Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paychex). Experience with NetSuite/Ceridian a plus Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

High attention to detail and accuracy Strong degree of ownership and accountability Ability to manage confidential information with discretion Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Experience with payroll reporting and reconciliation Familiarity with benefits, 401K and labor law compliance


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Benefits

20 days of Vacation 8 Sick Days 1 paid volunteer day 10-11 Holidays a year Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Company paid Life & Disability Insurance Competitive Pay Annual Performance Bonus
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.###

About CFRA

CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA's proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.



On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global's Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920's and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.



With the addition of Washington Analysis in 2021, CFRA further strengthens its already robust research and data offerings. CFRA clients will now be able to leverage Washington Analysis' unique and in-depth research specializing in identifying risks and opportunities across asset-classes emanating from U.S. courts, Congress, and regulators, at both the state and federal levels.

The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.

Founded as the "Center for Financial Research and Analysis" in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the "center" for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.

Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.