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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$83K - $94K *

Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and reporting, enhancing internal controls and budget management while mentoring staff and liaising with stakeholders to support organizational success in a cl...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a leading organization by managing complex tax compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory oversight. Collaborate with teams to drive operational excellence and cultivate a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $92K *

Contribute to Power Delivery projects by coordinating schedules, resources, and documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and maintain project success in develo...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $92K *

Support project delivery by coordinating schedules and documentation across multidisciplinary teams. Monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain project documentation to ensure successful outcomes an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of compliance and reporting by managing pivotal functions that enhance financial accuracy and regulatory adherence. Collaborate with leadership and external partners to drive improvem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$154K - $235K *

Support the Strategic Deterrence Project Controls by leading schedule and cost earned value data initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance project controls processes, ensuring accountability an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Engineer impactful financial solutions by overseeing advanced accounting functions. Collaborate with senior management, prepare key reports, and resolve complex financial issues to ensure compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Grow your expertise in Total Rewards as you analyze compensation and benefits data, ensuring competitive practices and compliance while supporting leadership with actionable insights and strategic ini...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex technical accounting issues and provide men...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $161K *

Unlock your potential in a remote role where you will manage client contract requests, collaborate with legal professionals, and drive the contracting process to enhance financial performance for a le...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to effective project cost management by developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring financial reporting accuracy throughout the project lifecycle in a dynamic environment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team to support high-net-worth clients through meticulous financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all transactions while fostering professional relationships within...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Shape the future of business management by leading portfolio activities for high-risk areas. Drive strategic initiatives, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to suppo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Champion strategic initiatives across complex business activities, guiding high-risk functional areas to meet governance goals. Engage with management and stakeholders, ensuring effective communicatio...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize project controls for complex oil and gas projects. Lead planning, integration of cost and schedule functions, and ensure quality control. Collaborate in project execution, reporting, and reso...

1 week ago

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

$82K - $103K *

Champion effective public policy initiatives while building strategic relationships with government stakeholders. Lead advocacy efforts and support cross-functional teams to enhance Ontario’s economic...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Join our team to manage all accounting procedures, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. Leverage your experience in GAAP and audits while working in a dynamic environment that champions detail...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $161K *

Transform the client contracting process by efficiently managing requests and collaborating with legal professionals, to enhance organizational performance while contributing to the success of key int...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading global tax compliance and reporting activities, managing audits, and overseeing tax provision processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive strategic tax initiatives w...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $270K *

Champion the strategic direction of the Americas Accounts Payable team, overseeing invoice processing and payments across regions while promoting efficiency, compliance, and collaboration with interna...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by providing essential Oracle Federal Financials support. This role enhances financial management systems, assists users, and recommends process improvements to optimize oper...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $104K *

Accelerate progress at our finance division, providing expertise in payroll and accounting systems. Ensure compliance and accuracy while leading a team to enhance financial operations and reporting fo...

Woodstock, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$257K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and resolving complex financial assets from failed institutions. Leverage your expertise to influence asset management strategies and drive compliance with ind...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$257K *

Drive strategic asset management initiatives by resolving complex financial assets through expert analysis and compliance monitoring, ensuring effective policy implementation and achievement of organi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $137K *

Contribute to optimizing manufacturing processes and supporting product commercialization while enhancing productivity across multiple plant sites through cross-functional collaboration and process im...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.