Payroll Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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Payroll Coordinator

  • Posted January 9, 2026
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 4 days ago

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Payroll and Benefits with all payroll and benefits-related functions....

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Senior Payroll Manager

  • Community College of Rhode Island
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 12 days ago

Performs journal entries and reconciles the payroll clearing account. Audits, reviews, and processes salary overpayments, employee refunds, wage garnishments, and other payroll adjustments....

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Senior Payroll Manager Community College of Rhode Island

  • Community College of Rhode Island
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 13 days ago
  • Warwick, RI (19 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 13 days ago

Performs journal entries and reconciles the payroll clearing account. Audits, reviews, and processes salary overpayments, employee refunds, wage garnishments, and other payroll adjustments....

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Senior Payroll Specialist

  • Ocean State Job Lot
  • North Kingstown, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • North Kingstown, RI (11 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications: 5 or more years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing, is required....

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Payroll Specialist - Roger Williams University

  • Roger Williams University
  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bristol, RI (22 miles from Wakefield, RI)
  • 90+ days ago

Process employee garnishments, deductions, and distribute manual checks as per Roger Williams University policy....

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Demographic Data for Wakefield, RI

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Salary for Payroll Jobs in Wakefield, RI

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Highest Education Level

Payrolls in Wakefield, RI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.9%
Master's Degree
17.5%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
12.2%
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 Wakefield, RI
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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