Payroll Specialist

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Posted Aug 22, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$43K – $56K/yr

Overview

This role supports payroll and related financial recordkeeping in a 100% remote, full-time position available to candidates in the United States.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial, billing, account, claims, payroll, or control records relevant to payroll specialist functions.
  • Review transactions, documents, requests, and account information for completeness; follow documented procedures for discrepancies.
  • Prepare reconciliations, reports, status updates, and supporting schedules to keep 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.

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to perform payroll specialist work, or closely related training/experience, with reliable accuracy and follow-through.
  • Comfort using common remote-work tools (web-based systems, spreadsheets, email, shared documents) and role-appropriate business software.
  • Strong 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.
  • Ability to maintain a reliable internet connection and suitable private workspace for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

  • Payroll Support, Data Entry, Account Review
  • Financial Records, Data Accuracy
  • Accounts Payable, Payment Tracking, Billing
  • Reconciliation, Invoice Processing, Record Management
  • Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Documentation, Bookkeeping
  • Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Remote Collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

  • $43,000–$56,000 per year, depending on experience and demonstrated role alignment.

Location

  • United States — 100% Remote