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Creative Financial Staffing

Certified payroll specialist

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What they do

A Payroll Specialist manages the financial and accounting work involved in processing payroll for a company or organization. Manages employee benefits programs and payroll deductions, or assists with evaluating compensation levels for different job categories and titles.

$50,405 / year median in Illinois

-9% projected decline

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Job Description

Own certified payroll in a high-impact environment where accuracy truly matters. This is a great opportunity to step into a visible role supporting complex, multi-state projects with union and prevailing wage requirements.
Certified Payroll Specialist Salary:
$55k-60k
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
Work in a specialized payroll niche with strong demand—certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting Gain exposure to multi-state project work and complex compliance environments Be a key contributor—your work directly supports field teams, employees, and project success Opportunity to improve processes and become a go-to payroll resource Stable, full-time role with competitive hourly pay and overtime potential Comprehensive benefits package including medical, 401(k) with match, and profit sharing Visibility across departments—partner with operations, accounting, and project leaders Join a team that values precision, professionalism, and confidentiality Key Responsibilities for the
Certified Payroll Specialist:
Process multi-state payroll for union and non-union employees Prepare and submit certified payroll and prevailing wage reports Review time, wage classifications, and deductions for accuracy Manage union benefit reporting and payroll records Handle payroll adjustments, garnishments, and tax changes Support audits and resolve payroll-related inquiries Qualifications for the
Certified Payroll Specialist:
3+ years of payroll experience (certified payroll or construction strongly preferred) Experience with prevailing wage, union payroll, or multi-state payroll Knowledge of payroll compliance, deductions, and reporting requirements Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel #CertifiedPayroll #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #
INSEP2026
EB-1880782130