Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$99K - $133K *

Empower the Finance & Treasury team by delivering advanced budgeting and financial analysis. This role involves collaborating on the development of City budgets, conducting in-depth research, and ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $150K *

Pioneer your career in tax preparation by managing corporate and individual tax returns, collaborating within a supportive team, and utilizing your expertise to streamline daily operations and drive c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Transform financial reporting by managing monthly statements and overseeing a dedicated accounting team. Drive process improvements and maintain compliance, ensuring accuracy in all financial operatio...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $118K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic planning initiatives and performance measurement frameworks to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness within Human Services, fostering data-driven decision...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a vital role managing client tax relationships and ensuring timely delivery of payroll and tax products while building strong connections with clients to meet their financial nee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by delivering timely tax solutions and strategies, managing the preparation of tax filings, and providing expert support to enhance financial outcomes for businesses and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Drive client relationships and tax strategies while preparing accurate reports and returns. Manage team output to ensure timely delivery of client services and foster business growth through strategic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading client tax strategies, managing relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of tax services and financial reports while mentoring your team and enhancing overall client sat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Champion exceptional client relations by managing tax services and ensuring timely delivery of financial products. Drive growth within the business tax team while enhancing client understanding of tax...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Champion client relationships by managing tax deliverables and preparing corporate and individual returns. You’ll enhance the business tax team’s performance by providing expert recommendations and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Manage projects in private land development, driving impact in engineering and planning. Collaborate with teams to enhance communities, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while fostering prof...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $127K *

Grow your career with a rewarding role leading floodplain management projects. Engage stakeholders, develop plans, and manage complex initiatives to enhance community resilience while supporting ecolo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$99K - $148K *

Elevate Accounts Payable support by leading a team to enhance efficiency, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional vendor service while driving continuous improvement through data-driven strategies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive enablement initiatives that empower sales teams in new customer acquisition. This role collaborates cross-functionally to refine strategies, deliver impactful training, and en...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $106K *

Empower our Finance team by owning the end-to-end billing lifecycle, leveraging AI tools to enhance automation, ensure accuracy, and drive revenue recognition practices aligned with subscription model...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Join us to manage finance activities for a diverse portfolio, driving performance, accountability, and improvement across teams while delivering financial insights for strategic decisions...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

Join a team that drives financial performance through robust analysis and strategic communication. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives to enhance profitability and support growt...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join an innovative team to manage financial activities, drive performance, and influence growth initiatives across a diverse portfolio. Utilize strong analytical skills to prepare reports, identify im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive tax, assurance, and advisory services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize client engagements while mentoring and guiding junior staff in a...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting information security operations, ensuring the integrity of sensitive data, implementing protective measures, and enhancing security protocols to safeguard organizational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Manage and lead the accounts payable team, ensuring efficient invoice processing and compliance. Build vendor relationships while streamlining workflows and resolving discrepancies in a collaborative...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $181K *

Strategize enterprise risk initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance organizational maturity in risk management practices through actionable insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving financial systems transformation and policy compliance. Oversee the optimization of financial operations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance data integr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading complex aerospace programs, ensuring effective project management, risk oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve key national missions within budget and sc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Innovate tax strategies and lead a talented team while managing compliance, planning, and audits, to optimize the company’s tax position and ensure accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.