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11 results for Payroll Manager in West Hartford, CT

Payroll Manager
  • Springfield, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Payroll Manager</u> – </strong>Construction Industry (Springfield, MA)</p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact:<u> Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a multi-state general contractor that is seeking a Payroll Manager to join the firm. This is a full-time, onsite position in the Springfield, MA market, offering a direct opportunity to join a stable, reputable team that has been operating for over 30 years.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>You’ll take full ownership of weekly payroll processes for 50-100 employees across 15-20 states at a time, including certified payroll for prevailing wage projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle weekly payroll for the field and office staff</li><li>Prepare certified payroll reports for government/military contracts</li><li>Manage multistate tax filings and compliance</li><li>Perform payroll updates for new hires, terminations, and changes</li><li>Maintain and reconcile payroll records and tax reports weekly</li><li>Prepare, report, and file weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax returns</li><li>Handle 401(k) reconciliation and upload processes</li><li>Record weekly wages and tax payments in daily cash sheet; import/review weekly timesheets</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years’ payroll, including certified payroll</li><li>Proficient in multistate payroll/tax filings and compliance helpful</li><li>Highly organized, self-starter with strong communication and time management skills</li><li>Construction industry or related background</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a financially strong construction firm with long-standing government relationships and a commitment to quality</li><li>Enjoy stability and work-life balance</li><li>Take charge of payroll operations in a multi-state environment with direct impact and visibility</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration,</strong> please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p> </p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager- Workday experience
  • Wethersfield, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><br></p><p>We have partnered with a prominent and expanding healthcare organization in search of a Payroll Manager for their corporate office located in greater Hartford area. This is a permanent, full-time role with excellent benefits and growth opportunities. As the <strong>Payroll Manager</strong>, you will play an integral role in supporting payroll operations across the organization. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who is passionate about accuracy, process improvement, and team development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Support the daily operations of the payroll department</li><li>Help oversee payroll processing for all locations and related entities, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and support Payroll Specialists, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and issue resolution.</li><li>Monitor and manage payroll data interfaces to ensure seamless information transfer, including with benefits carriers.</li><li>Assist with compliance-related reporting, including EEO requirements and other regulatory obligations.</li><li>Ad hoc projects and audits for the Director</li></ul><p><strong>Qualification and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of payroll management</li><li>Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate team members.</li><li>Workday experience</li></ul><p>Apply here today if you are interested in joining a large organization that cares about its employees, apply today or send your resume directly to Kelsey Ryan at Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)</p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z
Business Payroll Analyst
  • Plainville, CT
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 36.1 - 41.8 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Business Analyst for our client in Plainville, Connecticut. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong business analysis experience and a background supporting payroll and leave-related processes in Workday. In this role, you will assess leave configuration requirements in Workday, analyze payroll and leave-related business processes to identify business requirements, process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, and translate stakeholder needs into clear functional documentation, user stories, and process artifacts that support system configuration efforts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams, gathering and documenting requirements, and helping align business processes with system capabilities in a structured environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Review Workday leave setup and recommend updates that align business rules with operational and compliance expectations.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess gaps between current workflows and desired future-state processes.</p><p>• Facilitate discussions with business users to clarify issues, validate requirements, and support decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p>• Assist with document review, testing preparation, and validation of configuration changes affecting payroll and leave administration.</p><p>• Support Agile delivery activities by contributing to backlog refinement, requirement prioritization, and ongoing sprint collaboration.</p><p>• Help address employee or stakeholder inquiries related to payroll and leave processes by providing organized research and resolution support.</p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Business Payroll Analyst
  • West Hartford, CT
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 38 - 44 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a Business Payroll Analyst to support payroll business analysis and Workday leave configuration for a long-term contract opportunity in West Hartford, Connecticut. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can assess business needs, translate findings into clear documentation, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance payroll and leave processes. The role requires strong analytical skills, organized communication, and the ability to contribute effectively within an Agile team environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze payroll and leave management processes to identify business needs, process gaps, and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Configure and support Workday leave settings based on established business rules and operational requirements.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, clarify priorities, and document functional needs in a clear and organized format.</li><li>Review business and system documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project goals.</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies and work with cross-functional teams to monitor progress, resolve issues, and support project timelines.</li><li>Conduct gap analyses between current workflows and desired future-state processes, and recommend practical solutions.</li><li>Assist with issue investigation by reviewing process outcomes, validating data, and helping address configuration or workflow concerns.</li><li>Communicate updates, findings, and recommendations clearly to business users and project team members.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-31T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Mystic, CT
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to support financial operations for our client in Stonington, Connecticut. This long-term contract role is well suited for a detail-oriented professional with strong leadership skills and a proven ability to oversee key accounting functions, enhance reporting accuracy, and ensure financial and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include managing month-end close activities, reviewing account reconciliations, and providing insightful financial analysis to help guide business decisions.</p><p>If you&#39;d like, I can also make it sound more client-facing, more concise, or more candidate-attractive.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly accounting close processes, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.</p><p>• Manage general ledger activity and review journal entries to maintain complete and reliable financial records.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial reports, identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring management attention.</p><p>• Oversee account reconciliation work to confirm balances are properly supported and resolved in a timely manner.</p><p>• Coordinate audit preparation and provide documentation needed for financial statement reviews and external audit requests.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control standards within the operation.</p><p>• Partner with operational and finance teams to investigate discrepancies and improve the quality of financial data</p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • New London, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting Manager </strong></p><p><strong>Quality of life culture and hybrid work schedule!</strong></p><p><strong>Great benefits! </strong></p><p><strong>$90,000 - $125,0000 </strong></p><p><strong>REFERENCE CODE: DS0013441644</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Small quaint organization is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager due to retirement. In this role the Accounting Manager is responsible for billing, AR, oversite of AP &amp; Payroll, Payroll, month end close and monthly financial statement, financial analysis and budget to actual analysis. </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include experience in all the above responsibilities, a BS in Accounting, strong analytical skills, QuickBooks software experience and the ability and willingness to be hands on. </p><p><br></p><p>Base salary range of $90,000 - $125,000 plus bonus potential and incredible benefits! </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013474644 or “apply” below. </p><p><br></p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
  • 2026-07-21T00:00:00Z
Tax Manager
  • Springfield, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Tax Manager| Hybrid | Western MA</strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact</strong>: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference</strong>: SF0013444108</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing multi-state organization is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and improve its tax function. This is a newly created role due to continued expansion! This position will play a key role in centralizing tax processes, improving compliance infrastructure, supporting audits, and partnering cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage multi-state sales &amp; use tax compliance, filings, and payments</li><li>Oversee property tax filings, assessments, and related compliance</li><li>Lead IFTA reporting, filings, and reconciliations</li><li>Support Canadian indirect tax compliance </li><li>Research tax regulations and monitor nexus across jurisdictions</li><li>Lead audit support and respond to notices from tax authorities</li><li>Improve tax processes, controls, and systems</li><li>Partner with accounting and operations teams on tax treatment and compliance matters</li><li>Support tax technology enhancements and process automation initiatives</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field</li><li>5+ years of corporate tax or public accounting experience with strong indirect tax focus</li><li>Experience with sales &amp; use tax, property tax, and multi-state compliance</li><li>CPA or MST preferred</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created, high-impact role</li><li>Rapidly growing organization through acquisitions and expansion</li><li>Opportunity to build and improve processes</li><li>Strong leadership visibility</li><li>Excellent benefits and modern office environment</li><li>Hybrid flexibility</li></ul><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF0013444108</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Cheshire, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Accounting &amp; HR Manager</strong></p><p><b>Cheshire, CT - On Site </b></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013472234</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Our client is a growing, family-oriented manufacturing company looking for a highly organized, dependable professional to oversee their accounting, office administration, and human resources functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for keeping their business operations running smoothly while supporting their employees and management team. The ideal candidate enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes ownership of their work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Accounting &amp; HR Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations, payroll, human resources, employee benefits administration, and general office management. This position reports directly to company ownership and plays an integral role in the financial health and daily operations of the business.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting &amp; Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of the company&#39;s accounting functions</li><li>Prepare monthly financial statements and reports</li><li>Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts</li><li>Process accounts payable and accounts receivable</li><li>Perform bank and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Manage cash flow and monitor company finances</li><li>Prepare journal entries and month-end/year-end closing activities</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA for tax preparation and annual audits</li><li>Maintain fixed asset records</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly/biweekly payroll accurately and on time</li><li>Maintain payroll records and employee deductions</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations</li><li>Process payroll tax filings and related reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Human Resources &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Manage employee onboarding and offboarding</li><li>Maintain employee personnel files and HR records</li><li>Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs</li><li>Coordinate annual open enrollment</li><li>Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR policies</li><li>Handle workers&#39; compensation claims and unemployment claims</li><li>Support employee relations and performance management initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>Office Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily office operations and administrative functions</li><li>Manage office supplies, vendors, and service providers</li><li>Maintain company insurance policies and business licenses</li><li>Assist ownership with reporting, special projects, and operational improvements</li><li>Develop and maintain office procedures and internal controls</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
  • West Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Full Charge Bookkeeper</u></strong> </p><p><em>Direct-Hire / Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p>Fully onsite role, 5 days per week in office.</p><p>Current office location is in New Britain - they will be moving to Bloomfield in about a year.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a long-standing privately-owned business in their search of a <strong><u>Full Charge Bookkeeper</u></strong>. Reporting to the Owner, you will handle all accounting and office responsibilities for the HVAC/Mechanical contracting business. They have a number of union employees in the field as well so there will be certified payroll forms to complete. Their current office manager is moving out of state after 9 years here but she will stay on to train the new-hire until you&#39;re up and running!</p><p><br></p><p><em><u>Responsibilities:</u></em></p><p>• Administer weekly payroll for office staff and union field employees, ensuring wages, deductions, and related tax filings are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare project-specific certified payroll reports and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and union reporting requirements.</p><p>• Manage core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Perform month-end close activities, track job costs, reconcile project-related financial records, and support accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate recurring compliance submissions such as quarterly tax filings, paid leave reporting, union remittances, and insurance program documentation for active projects.</p><p>• Lead annual accounting and administrative processes including year-end close, revenue reconciliation, W-2s, 1099s, 1095s, sales and use tax filings, and unemployment tax reporting.</p><p>• Oversee employee-related administrative activities such as onboarding for new team members, bonus and profit-sharing processing, retirement plan administration, and responses to benefits or policy questions.</p><p>• Supervise the remote accounts payable assistant and collaborate closely with company leadership, project managers, construction managers, and subcontractors to support operational and bidding needs.</p><p>• Assist with prequalification packages, bid document preparation, and collection of financial or compliance information required for project submissions.</p><p><br></p><p>Salary range is in the $60-80k range plus bonus, 401k match, and paid time off.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please apply today and/or email your resume to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.</u> All inquiries will remain confidential.</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z
Legal Billing Manager
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p><strong>Billing Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Law Firm | Greater Hartford Area</strong></p><p>A well-established law firm in the Greater Hartford area is seeking an experienced <strong>Billing Manager</strong> to lead billing operations and support a busy legal team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong law firm billing experience who enjoys managing staff, improving processes, and working closely with attorneys.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily billing operations and ensure billing policies and procedures are followed</li><li>Manage, train, and support billing staff, including performance coaching and workload balancing</li><li>Monitor monthly billing activity, reporting, and productivity</li><li>Review outside counsel guidelines and maintain e-billing systems and rules</li><li>Oversee billing technology and software, including resolving errors and improving processes</li><li>Train new staff on billing and accounting systems</li><li>Assist with month-end billing processes as needed</li><li>Prepare billing reports, spreadsheets, and other documents for attorneys and clients</li><li>Provide excellent service to attorneys and collaborate with teams across the firm</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience </li><li>5+ years of billing, e-billing, in a law firm setting</li><li>Law firm or professional services billing experience preferred</li><li>3+ years of supervisory experience</li><li>Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle multiple priorities</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Great benefits</li><li>Strong work-life balance and hours</li><li>Hybrid potential</li><li>Growth opportunity</li></ul><p><strong>To be considered, apply today or email your resume to</strong> <strong>Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com)</strong> </p>
  • 2026-07-30T00:00:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Torrington, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Operations Manager</p><p><strong>Torrington, CT - HYBRID</strong></p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><strong>Reference ID: </strong>BR0013479739</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>The Finance Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the manufacturing business while partnering with operations leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and financial performance. This role manages the day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis while ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing finance experience who can translate financial data into actionable business insights and drive continuous process improvements across finance and operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Essential Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly variance analyses, KPIs, and management reports.</li><li>Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital performance.</li><li>Maintain standard cost systems and assist accounting team with annual standard cost updates.</li><li>Analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption.</li><li>Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve manufacturing profitability.</li><li>Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.</li><li>Support pricing analysis and profitability by product, customer, and business segment.</li><li>Serve as a financial business partner to production, engineering, supply chain, and purchasing teams.</li><li>Develop financial models to support capital investments, new equipment purchases, and process improvements.</li><li>Track key operational metrics including labor efficiency, machine utilization, inventory turns, gross margin, on-time delivery costs, and production yields</li><li>Lead finance-related ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z