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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Compensation Analyst

  • Taunton, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Overview Are you passionate about fair and competitive pay practices? Love market research and salary benchmarking? Join us as our Compensation Analyst! You'll ensure our pay practices are...

Payroll Senior Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 2 hours ago

Managing intercompany invoicing, reconciliation, and journal entries Plan, steer, organize and coordinate transformation process-related activities and workstreams Demonstrate strong project management...

Payroll Manager

  • Boxborough, MA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Boxborough, MA
  • 6 hours ago

Payroll Experience or equivalent work experience required Experience Minimum of eight (8) years related experience in Multi-state Payroll Advanced working knowledge and Computer literacy required including...

Payroll Specialist

  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Woburn, MA
  • 1 day ago

Process bi-weekly and monthly multi-state payroll for approximately 6200 employees using outside payroll vendor (ADP) on a team Receive and process payroll change information from local offices and...

Human Resource & Payroll Manager

  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Springfield, MA
  • 1 day ago

Ensures the timely production of weekly payroll and provides HR/Payroll processes that support the mission of the Police Department....

Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Newburyport, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newburyport, MA
  • 1 day ago

Prepares journal entries on an ongoing basis. Provide final month-end entry spreadsheets to accounting. Prepares the monthly reconciliation and journal creation of Flex Spending and Health Plan....

Payroll Administrator

  • Taunton, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 2 days ago

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Administrator: 2+ years of experience with payroll processing....

Payroll Manager

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Professional Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) from PayrollOrg is highly preferred. Certification as a Certified Payroll Manager from the National Payroll Institute is a plus....

Sr. Compensation Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 3 days ago

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right...

Payroll Administrator

  • Andover, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Andover, MA
  • 3 days ago

Respond to verification of employment requests and garnishment answers....

Payroll Processor

  • Taunton, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 3 days ago

Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits and garnishments. Process off-cycle and correction payrolls as necessary....

Payroll Processor

  • Taunton, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Taunton, MA
  • 3 days ago

Ensure proper taxation of employer-paid benefits and garnishments. Process off-cycle and correction payrolls as necessary....

Contract Compensation Analyst

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

Contract Compensation Analyst Location: Hybrid (3 days/week onsite in Boston) Our client in the telecommunications space in Boston is conducting a search for a Compensation Analyst for a 1-year...

Payroll / Equity Manager

  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago
  • Newton, MA
  • 4 days ago

equity experience Multi-state payroll experience...

uploads, APIs and manual data entry Handle payroll-related deductions, including benefits, retirement contributions, and garnishments Perform complex calculations both within and outside the payroll...

Demographic Data for Massachusetts

Moving to Massachusetts? Find some basic demographic data about Massachusetts below.


Local
National
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179,192

Payroll Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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...
Payroll in QuickBooks
This course will walk you through the steps of getting a company set up to do payroll, how to set up employees, how to create paychecks as well as payroll liabilities. I know your time is valuable...
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...

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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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