$70k - $75k
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist 4 Days a week in office |Kenwood, OH | $70,000-$75,000 (DOE) This position is based in our Cincinnati corporate office, which serves as the center of AutoTech Solutions' accounting and…
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Payroll Specialist jobs in Cincinnati, OH
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Innovation, and Green teams. Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate RESEA Employment Services Specialist to join our team. The Employment Services Specialist will be responsible for providing compre…
training program to develop and prepare candidates to further develop and service the FA Teams client base. The Trainee role allows EGP Specialist to become fully license and require the appropriate designations before t…
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As an EHS Specialist II, you will play an important role in protecting the health and well-being of our…
in productivity, quality, and customer experience.Working within a fast-paced, regulated environment, the Continuous Improvement Specialist III will lead improvement initiatives that support site, business unit, and ente…
of art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more, most with a starting bid of $1. EBTH is seeking a S enior Watch Specialist / Horologist to lead the evaluation, authentication, and cataloging of vintage, luxury…
Uncommon Promise”. If we don’t uphold our end of the bargain, we’ll do our best to make it right. ROLE SUMMARY: DROP-OFF RECEIVING SPECIALIST We are looking for a high-energy, reliable professional to serve as a critical…
Job description: Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises is looking for highly motivated Billing Clerk who thrives in a high-volume environment to join our team. We are looking for professionals who want to prosper with a winning…
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Community Outreach Specialist - Part-Time, Cincinnati Girl Scouts of Western Ohio has a great opportunity to join our organization as a Community Outreach Specialist ! This part-time position is community-based and a gre…
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What payroll specialists earn in Cincinnati
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Cincinnati market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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