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18 results for Payroll Specialist in Boston, MA

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Fall River, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to support accurate, timely pay administration and dependable benefits coordination for our client in Fall River, Massachusetts. This position works closely with finance and human resources to maintain employee records, uphold compliance standards, and strengthen payroll operations as the organization grows. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and hands-on experience managing payroll and benefits processes across a multi-state workforce. Responsibilities:• Administer end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried staff on recurring pay schedules, ensuring wages are processed correctly and delivered on time.• Update and maintain employee payroll records for hires, departures, transfers, compensation changes, deductions, and garnishment activity in coordination with HR.• Review payroll transactions and perform reconciliations related to general ledger activity, benefit deductions, tax withholdings, banking entries, and employer contributions.• Apply federal, state, and local payroll requirements by monitoring tax obligations, wage and hour rules, worker classification standards, unemployment reporting, and court-ordered deductions.• Support quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including tax submissions, W-2 preparation, 1099 processing when needed, annual close tasks, and audit documentation.• Track developments in payroll legislation across applicable jurisdictions and recommend procedural updates to reduce risk and maintain compliance.• Collaborate with HR and finance leaders to refine payroll workflows, document standard procedures, and strengthen internal controls that improve accuracy and scalability.• Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions by providing clear, timely guidance on deductions, enrollments, and related records.• Contribute to benefits administration by helping coordinate enrollments, changes, and ongoing data accuracy between payroll and benefit plans.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Payroll Accountant

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Accountant to manage end-to-end U.S. payroll operations with precision and strong attention to compliance in Boston, Massachusetts. This role supports both payroll processing and the related accounting activities that keep financial records accurate and current. The ideal candidate will work across payroll, benefits, and finance matters while helping employees and internal teams resolve pay-related questions effectively. Responsibilities: • Administer full-cycle U.S. payroll for employees, ensuring wages, withholdings, benefit deductions, and final net pay are processed correctly and on schedule. • Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries, including compensation, benefits, employer taxes, and recurring month-end accruals. • Reconcile payroll balance sheet and expense accounts to confirm financial records align with payroll activity and supporting documentation. • Perform quarterly and annual wage and tax reconciliations, identifying variances and resolving issues before required filings and reporting deadlines. • Investigate discrepancies involving taxes, deductions, benefits, garnishments, and paid time off, and take corrective action as needed. • Monitor and validate payroll data exchanged between payroll platforms to maintain accurate employee records and payroll results. • Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Benefits teams to address compensation changes, payroll questions, and employee support needs. • Assist with year-end payroll activities, including reviewing and validating W-2 information and supporting payroll compliance requirements.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk

Worcester, MA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a growing organization in Worcester, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage timekeeping information accurately, respond to client account questions, and contribute to day-to-day payroll support activities. The role offers an opportunity to work in the payroll services industry while assisting with both routine processing and project-based assignments. Responsibilities: • Review and record employee hours with a high degree of accuracy to support timely payroll processing. • Assist clients with account updates, ensuring information is maintained correctly and efficiently. • Respond to payroll-related questions and provide clear support on account matters. • Maintain payroll records and verify data for completeness and consistency. • Use Microsoft Excel to organize payroll information, track updates, and prepare reports as needed. • Partner with internal teams to help complete special assignments and operational tasks. • Identify discrepancies in payroll data and follow up to resolve issues promptly.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce based in Boston, Massachusetts. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing multi-state payroll activities, maintaining employee pay records, and coordinating closely with benefits and accounting teams. The role also requires strong attention to detail, confidence working in payroll platforms and timekeeping systems, and the ability to resolve discrepancies with care and accuracy. Responsibilities: • Process regular payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring employee wages, deductions, and tax withholdings are calculated correctly. • Manage payroll activity across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. • Review timekeeping records and partner with internal teams to address missing hours, exceptions, and approval issues before payroll is finalized. • Reconcile payroll registers, benefit deductions, retirement contributions, and related reports to confirm completeness and accuracy. • Administer payroll-related updates in systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and Kronos, including employee changes and earnings adjustments. • Support check processing and payroll distribution activities, ensuring payments are issued in accordance with established schedules. • Coordinate with benefits and accounting teams to align payroll data with general ledger entries, deductions, and employee enrollment information. • Assist with retirement and benefits administration tasks, including 401(k) or RRSP-related payroll deductions and related record maintenance.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Haverhill, MA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing and payment operations for a team in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in account coding, and confidence handling vendor payments through multiple methods. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely disbursements, and contribute to a smooth end-to-end accounts payable process. Responsibilities: • Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly while reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance. • Assign proper general ledger coding to invoices and expense items to support accurate financial reporting. • Perform three-way matching by validating invoices against purchase orders and receiving records before payment approval. • Prepare and execute ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules. • Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and communicate with internal teams or vendors as needed. • Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure supporting documents are properly filed for audit readiness. • Monitor outstanding payables and help ensure all approved obligations are paid within required timelines.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Boston, MA
remote
Temporary / Contract
25.65 - 29.7 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a contract assignment based in Boston, Massachusetts. This role focuses on maintaining accurate invoice processing, supporting timely payments, and helping keep vendor accounts current in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts payable expertise, sound accounting knowledge, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Responsibilities: • Review and enter purchase order and non-purchase order invoices in NetSuite, applying three-way matching or assigning correct general ledger codes to ensure precise and timely payment processing. • Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items to keep accounts payable records accurate and up to date. • Contribute to month-end close activities related to accounts payable by preparing records, verifying balances, and helping the team meet reporting deadlines. • Oversee incoming mail received through the company’s virtual mailbox and route documentation to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. • Support payment operations by handling tasks such as voiding checks and addressing transaction-related issues when needed. • Communicate with vendors and internal business partners to answer payment inquiries, clarify invoice details, and resolve processing concerns. • Maintain organized financial documentation and ensure records are retained in accordance with established accounting procedures.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

North Andover, MA
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Temporary to Hire
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in North Andover, Massachusetts. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing experience, attention to detail, and confidence handling payment activity in a fast-paced accounting environment. The person in this role will help keep payables operations accurate, timely, and well organized while supporting day-to-day financial workflows. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate account codes, and enter payment details into the accounting system. • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner to ensure vendors are paid according to agreed terms. • Prepare and complete check runs and ACH payments while maintaining proper supporting documentation. • Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to invoice amounts or coding. • Communicate with vendors and internal departments to answer payment questions and obtain missing information when needed. • Maintain organized financial records and support audit readiness through accurate filing and documentation practices.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Acton, MA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily financial operations for a client in Acton, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage invoice processing with accuracy, maintain organized payment records, and help ensure vendors are paid on time. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and approvals, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume accounts payable environment. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payment workflow. • Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices and expenses to support accurate financial reporting. • Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with internal controls and documentation standards. • Prepare and coordinate ACH payments and check runs according to established schedules and vendor terms. • Reconcile payment records and vendor statements to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues promptly. • Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to answer payment questions and clarify invoice details when needed. • Maintain organized accounts payable files and ensure supporting records are readily available for audit or review.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Billing and Accounting Specialist

Attleboro, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
60000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing and Accounting Specialist to support invoicing, reporting, and account maintenance activities in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This position plays an important role in ensuring billing accuracy, coordinating with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, and providing timely financial information to management. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with billing systems, reviewing sales and inventory data, and handling a range of accounting support tasks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Generate customer invoices by verifying billing details against supporting documentation from multiple facilities before processing. • Distribute completed invoices to customers in a timely manner and maintain accurate billing records. • Update and manage customer account information to ensure master data remains current and reliable. • Partner with internal departments to investigate and resolve invoice variances, missing information, and related billing issues. • Prepare recurring sales summaries and shipment analyses for weekly and monthly reporting needs. • Review sales and inventory-related records to confirm invoice accuracy and identify any inconsistencies. • Produce daily sales reporting for management and operations teams to support ongoing business visibility. • Examine tooling-related accounts and issue customer billings when charges apply. • Provide documentation and support for audit inquiries and contribute to special assignments requested by management.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Human Resources Specialist

Smithfield, RI
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Human Resources Payroll Specialist to support key HR operations for our client in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This role focuses on benefits administration, payroll coordination, employee records management, and compliance activities that help ensure a smooth and accurate employee experience. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information with care. Responsibilities:• Process multi-state payroll activities as needed, ensuring pay data, time-off entries, taxes, and deductions are entered correctly and completed on schedule. Manage employee benefit programs across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary offerings, ensuring accurate administration and employee support.• Guide employees through benefit eligibility, enrollment, and annual election periods by answering questions, explaining options, and resolving issues promptly.• Perform ongoing benefits administration tasks such as processing enrollments and terminations, reviewing invoices, and reconciling carrier billing details.• Coordinate leave administration, including statutory and state-related absences, while supporting accommodation requests in accordance with applicable requirements.• Partner with external benefit providers and internal finance stakeholders to maintain accurate deductions, enrollments, and payments.• Support year-end payroll and compliance activities, including audit preparation and verification of tax and benefits-related reporting documents.• Maintain employee records tied to hires, transfers, promotions, and separations, while processing personnel changes with proper approvals.• Conduct periodic audits of employee files and work authorization documentation to help maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.• Handle employment verification requests and report workplace incidents to the appropriate workers’ compensation contacts.
2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Employee Relations Specialist

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
38 - 44 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Employee Relations Specialist to support a long-term contract opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts. This role focuses on fostering a fair, compliant, and respectful workplace by addressing employee concerns, guiding managers through complex workplace matters, and supporting consistent HR practices. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a solid understanding of employment law, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage employee relations matters by assessing concerns, gathering relevant information, and recommending appropriate resolutions. • Conduct workplace investigations involving policy violations, interpersonal conflicts, and other sensitive employee issues while maintaining confidentiality. • Advise managers on performance-related situations, corrective action, and documentation to promote consistency and fairness. • Partner with HR and leadership to interpret labor and employee relations issues in alignment with organizational policy and applicable laws. • Review workplace concerns for potential risk and escalate complex matters when needed to support sound decision-making. • Maintain accurate case records, investigation notes, and related documentation in accordance with internal standards and legal requirements. • Provide guidance on employee relations practices that support compliance with local employment law and established HR procedures.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Business Office Associate - Payroll (Part-time))

Natick, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
31250 - 43200 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Business Office Associate - Payroll (Part-time) to support payroll operations and related business office functions in Natick, Massachusetts. This part-time role works closely with human resources and finance to ensure employees are paid accurately, records are maintained properly, and reporting deadlines are met. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to balance recurring tasks with changing priorities. For immediate consideration please call Thiago de Matos (508) 213.1192 Responsibilities:• Manage weekly and monthly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 250 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.• Review, calculate, and enter payroll-related data while maintaining current and accurate employee payroll records.• Partner with the Human Resource Manager to organize and update employee files and employment documentation.• Support the reconciliation of payroll and benefits activity against general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities by preparing payroll-related information and resolving discrepancies.• Provide responsive, thorough service regarding payroll and business office inquiries.• Contribute to additional human resources, payroll, or accounting tasks as needed to support department operations.• Help with benefits-related administration and other general ledger duties when business needs require broader support.
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

Billing and Collections Specialist

Shrewsbury, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 70000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Billing and Collections Specialist to support client invoicing and receivables operations in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate billing records, coordinating with legal professionals on account activity, and helping ensure timely payment collection. The ideal candidate brings experience in billing and collections, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities:• Partner with attorneys and internal staff to review outstanding account balances and support timely follow-up on receivables.• Record collection efforts consistently and prepare status updates that outline account activity and progress for leadership review.• Monitor unbilled work with legal teams and help track expected invoice timing to support accurate revenue follow-through.• Prepare and send client statements, process card payments, and post incoming cash receipts to the appropriate accounts.• Create billing memos, complete transfers and adjustments, and issue invoices with a high level of accuracy.• Manage monthly electronic billing tasks, including establishing billing arrangements for new client matters when needed.• Provide billing histories, duplicate invoices, and audit-related reporting in response to internal or client requests.• Review new client and matter intake details, maintain billing system records, support alternative fee setup, and assist with month-end billing distribution and related administrative tasks.• Maintain organized financial documentation, follow firm procedures, and travel to other office locations when business needs require it. **For immediate consideration please call me directly! 508-205-2127, Eric Lebow**
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
21.375 - 24.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to support day-to-day invoice and payment activities for a busy team in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, accurate, and comfortable managing a steady flow of financial documents. The role focuses on maintaining timely payment processing, applying correct coding to invoices, and helping keep accounts payable records current and reliable. Responsibilities:• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before processing payments.• Assign appropriate general ledger or expense codes to invoices in line with company procedures.• Enter and maintain invoice records in the accounting system with strong attention to detail.• Prepare scheduled payment batches and assist with check runs to ensure vendors are paid on time.• Reconcile payable records and resolve discrepancies by working with internal teams and external vendors.• Track outstanding invoices and follow up as needed to support accurate aging and payment status reporting.• Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation for audit and recordkeeping purposes.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pawtucket, RI
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Temporary / Contract
20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to support a high-volume receivables function in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, analytical, and confident managing customer account balances while maintaining strong internal and external relationships. The person in this role will help improve collection outcomes, address billing concerns, and contribute to efficient cash activity and reporting processes. Responsibilities: • Oversee a defined group of customer accounts, monitor outstanding balances, and keep aging details current through timely outreach and follow-up. • Work closely with cross-functional partners in operations, account management, and service to research and settle invoice or payment discrepancies. • Review delinquent accounts, determine when further action is needed, and prepare recommendations for escalation, outside collection efforts, or balance write-offs. • Evaluate payment behavior and account trends to support collection planning and drive improvement in receivables performance metrics. • Assist with cash application and related cash activity to ensure payments are recorded accurately and account balances remain up to date. • Contribute to enhancements in accounts receivable workflows by supporting reporting improvements, automation efforts, and process optimization. • Respond to accounting-related questions and provide support on ad hoc assignments and team-driven initiatives. • Approach account challenges with sound judgment, collaboration, and a practical problem-solving mindset.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Electronic Banking Accounting Specialist

Lincoln, RI
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Electronic Banking Accounting Specialist to support key accounting and reconciliation activities for a banking operation in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working with daily financial reporting and account balancing tasks. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, investigate discrepancies, and ensure reconciliation work is completed in line with established banking standards and procedures. Responsibilities: • Review daily financial and banking reports to complete timely account reconciliations and confirm transaction accuracy. • Investigate account variances and resolve outstanding items by researching supporting documentation and transaction history. • Prepare and process correcting entries or other adjustments when reconciliation issues are identified. • Maintain accurate accounting records by recording journal entries and supporting general ledger activity as needed. • Carry out reconciliation activities in accordance with internal banking policies, controls, and documented procedures. • Escalate complex discrepancies or unresolved balancing issues to the appropriate internal teams for follow-up. • Organize reconciliation files, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation for tracking and review. • Contribute to ongoing accuracy and efficiency within electronic banking accounting operations through consistent daily analysis.
2026-07-20T00:00:00Z

Compensation Accountant

Boston, MA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Compensation AccountantLocation: Boston, Back Bay (3 days in office/week)Comp: $90-110k + bonus Our client, an international consulting firm, is seeking a Compensation Accountant to join their accounting team. Responsibilities:-Manage payroll, bonus, equity, and benefits accounting.-Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close support.-Partner cross-functionally on compensation reporting and analysis.Support audits, controls, and accounting compliance.-Assist with process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.-Contribute to global compensation accounting activities.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Benefits Specialist

Boston, MA
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Temporary / Contract
33.25 - 38.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Onsite Benefits Specialist to support leave of absence and accommodation programs for a healthcare organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position focuses on guiding employees and managers through leave processes, maintaining compliant documentation, and helping ensure timely return-to-work coordination. The role also contributes to reporting, policy administration, and accurate tracking of benefit-related activity across multiple leave programs. Responsibilities:• Manage employee leave cases across federal, state, and employer-specific programs, including union-related leave provisions, from initial request through resolution.• Review required paperwork, obtain medical certifications, issue determinations, and ensure all leave documentation is complete and processed within established timelines.• Partner with employees, supervisors, and internal stakeholders to coordinate return-to-work plans and secure any required fitness-for-duty clearances.• Oversee medical accommodation requests by facilitating communication, preparing follow-up correspondence, and monitoring the status of approved arrangements.• Maintain detailed records for leave usage, balances, approvals, denials, and accommodation activity to support compliance and operational accuracy.• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports that identify patterns, usage trends, and areas requiring attention within leave and accommodation programs.• Collect benefit premium payments for employees who are away from work on approved leave or workers’ compensation status.• Administer paid parental leave, sick leave policies, and related programs by recording accruals, tracking usage, and supporting corrective action processes when needed.• Review complex or potentially improper leave activity, work with supervisors on follow-up, and help resolve issues involving suspected misuse.• Manage confidential medical and personnel files in accordance with organizational standards and communicate approved catastrophic illness leave time to payroll.
2026-07-22T00:00:00Z