Payroll Specialist

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Posted Aug 22, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$43K – $56K/yr

Overview

This role is for a Payroll Specialist and supports administrative, customer-service, reporting, coordination, and day-to-day business workflows.

Employment type: Full-time (Associate level)

Work model: 100% remote within the United States

Base compensation: $43,000–$56,000 per year, depending on experience and demonstrated role alignment

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial, billing, account, claims, payroll, or control records.
  • Review transactions, documents, requests, or account information for completeness and follow documented procedures to resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare reconciliations, reports, status updates, or supporting schedules to make financial activity clear and traceable.
  • Handle sensitive financial or personal information with appropriate confidentiality and restrict access to approved business purposes.
  • Coordinate routine follow-up with customers, vendors, employees, or internal teams; escalate exceptions requiring additional review.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to perform Payroll Specialist work (or closely related training/experience) with reliable accuracy and follow-through.
  • Comfort using remote-work tools and web-based systems, including spreadsheets, email, shared documents, and role-appropriate business software.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document questions, decisions, status, and exceptions.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines, repetitive tasks, or multiple priorities without losing record quality.
  • Authorization to work in the United States, plus the ability to maintain a reliable internet connection and suitable private workspace for this remote role.

Preferred Qualifications (Role-Specific Skills)

Relevant skills may include:

  • Account review and bookkeeping
  • Data accuracy and record management
  • Financial records and compliance
  • Audit support and confidentiality
  • Accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Payroll support, payment tracking, and time management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Process documentation, problem solving
  • Invoice processing and billing

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base pay: $43,000–$56,000 per year (depending on experience and demonstrated role alignment)

Work Location

  • United States — 100% Remote

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to any status protected by applicable law.