Payroll Jobs in Massachusetts

A Payroll professional in the accounting industry manages the process of paying an organization's employees. They ensure the accurate processing and recording of the company's payroll, provide timely and accurate financial information, and participate in data entry and processing for the company's payroll. This includes ensuring that all calculations are accurate, that all necessary deductions have been made, and that employees are paid on time. Payroll professionals also ensure that the organization is in compliance with all tax laws, labor laws, and any other applicable regulations.

Important skills for a Payroll professional include attention to detail, understanding of accounting principles, proficiency with payroll software, and knowledge of tax and labor laws. They should also have strong communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively. Payroll professionals may also need certifications like the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) which are offered by the American Payroll Association. Before becoming a payroll professional, a person might have roles such as a Payroll Clerk, Accountant, or Human Resources Assistant which would give them the necessary skills and experience.

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Payroll Specialist

  • Waltham, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Waltham, MA
  • 20 hours ago

US and Canada, the related journal entries and account reconciliations, and other payroll related tasks as assigned....

Assistant Payroll Supervisor (BPD)

  • Boston, MA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 20 hours ago

Reporting to the Payroll Director, the Assistant will work within the Payroll Unit of the Finance Division. Responsibilities: Supervising payroll staff in the absence of the Director....

Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

  • Harwich, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Harwich, MA
  • 1 day ago

EMSW Postdoctoral Research Fellow Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA Full-time Research & Development Posted on June 01, 2025 Position Responsibilities: At VCU, we Make it Real through...

Payroll Analyst (Remote)

  • MA
  • 2 days ago
  • MA
  • 2 days ago

Position Summary: Collaborates with the Payroll leadership to evaluate payroll processes and develop, implement and test advanced payroll systems....

Remote Work

Payroll Analyst (Remote) Boston Children's Hospital

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Collaborates with the Payroll leadership to evaluate payroll processes and develop, implement and test advanced payroll systems. Provides training and guidance to payroll staff members....

Remote Work

HRIS Payroll Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

payroll reporting to Finance and other colleagues regarding payroll reporting....

Payroll/Benefits Coordinator (MUNIS)

  • North Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • North Andover, MA
  • 2 days ago

Coordinates and processes payroll for permanent, temporary, seasonal and casual employees each pay cycle (26 payrolls per year)....

Human Resource/ Payroll Director

  • Swansea, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Swansea, MA
  • 2 days ago

payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll concernsPreparing bi-weekly payroll warrant for approvalBenefit and consultant payment management utilizing Tyler ERPCompliance:Maintain compliance...

Payroll Analyst (Remote)

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Collaborates with the Payroll leadership to evaluate payroll processes and develop, implement and test advanced payroll systems. Provides training and guidance to payroll staff members....

Remote Work

Sales Operations & Incentive Compensation Analyst

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 2 days ago

In late January, we announced that Bridgefield Capital signed an agreement to acquire Philips' Emergency Care business which includes leading brands and products like HeartStart AEDs, Intrepid and...

Payroll Consultant

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 days ago

Job ID Number** R5493 **Employment Type** Full time **Worksite Flexibility** Remote **Job Summary** **Job Description** POSITION SUMMARY The IT Applications Analyst SAP HR Payroll and Time Management...

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

  • Harwich, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Harwich, MA
  • 3 days ago

Administration of payroll &employee benefits....

Payroll Analyst

  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 4 days ago

mandatory and elected general deductions Ensure changes and/or set-up of general deductions and wage garnishments have populated Set-up and update employee federal and state payroll taxes Worker's...

Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

  • Northborough, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Northborough, MA
  • 4 days ago

Enter payroll helpdesk tickets as needed (i.e. escalation of payroll issues)....

Payroll Administrator

  • Woburn, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 4 days ago

Maintain and update employee payroll records, including deductions, benefits, and garnishments. Comply with federal, state, and local payroll regulations....

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

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Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Payroll Journals
Do you struggle with understanding the debits and credits of the p32 payroll output sheet? Do you need to input payroll journals into your accounting system but lack the necessary training? Look...
Payroll Management
This Payroll course is all about payroll management, how to calculate the payroll and general overall understanding about what payroll is and the legal requirements in place, the forms, the...
Payroll Fundamentals
Running payroll is so much more than just pushing a button. This course breaks down the basics from start to finish - including onboarding and offboarding, tracking time, making the accounting...

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Massachusetts

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAccounting research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Payroll positions.



Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Massachusetts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.8%
Master's Degree
17.4%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.8%
Some College
2.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Payrolls in Massachusetts
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%


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