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At Your Service Staffing
Payroll Specialist
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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.
$56,929 / year median in New York
-5% projected decline
Job Description
About the Role At Your Service Staffing is seeking an experienced Accounting & Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team in our Sayville, NY office. This is a hands-on role supporting payroll, invoicing, and accounting functions across multiple companies and locations within our growing staffing organization. This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for someone with solid payroll experience, strong QuickBooks knowledge, and the ability to step in and make an immediate impact. Responsibilities Process payroll accurately and on schedule Prepare and issue invoices related to payroll and client billing Research and resolve payroll discrepancies Respond to payroll-related questions using established processes Maintain accurate payroll, billing, and accounting records Collaborate with Accounting and Operations teams to ensure accuracy and compliance Assist with additional accounting tasks as needed Required Qualifications Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (required) Strong understanding of payroll and accounting principles Experience supporting payroll for multiple companies and/or locations Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently This position is not suitable for entry-level candidates or those whose experience is primarily administrative Preferred Qualifications Multi-state payroll experience Experience with Paychex Flex Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise Why You'll Love Working Here We're a close-knit team that values trust, accountability, and work-life balance. While our Accounting team works together from our Sayville office, the rest of our organization operates across the country—giving you the support of a local team while contributing to a growing national company. We believe in taking care of our employees and recognize the value of hard work. Benefits 401(k) with company matching 401(k) eligibility after one year Health insurance after 60 days 15 days of PTO (prorated after 90 days) Paid holidays, including: New Year's Eve & New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Additional paid time off during slower business periods, giving our team extra time to recharge This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, meaningful work, and a supportive team environment—not a large corporate bureaucracy. About At Your Service Staffing Founded more than 35 years ago in New York, At Your Service Staffing is a premier provider of front-of-house and culinary staffing solutions for hospitality, catering, and food service companies throughout New York City, Long Island, Washington, DC, Boston, and Baltimore. As we've grown, we've remained committed to maintaining a collaborative, people-first culture where communication is direct, teamwork is valued, and every employee has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.