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 with 100% remote work in the United States. The position is full-time and is intended to support payroll and related financial workflows through organized remote execution, accurate documentation, clear communication, and dependable follow-through.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate financial, billing, account, claims, payroll, or control records relevant to the role.
  • Review transactions, documents, requests, or account information for completeness and follow documented procedures for discrepancies.
  • Prepare reconciliations, reports, status updates, or supporting schedules that make financial activity clear and traceable.
  • Handle sensitive financial or personal information with appropriate confidentiality and limit access to approved business purposes.
  • Coordinate routine follow-up with customers, vendors, employees, or internal teams and 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 common remote-work tools and systems, including web-based platforms, 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 and the ability to maintain a reliable internet connection and suitable private workspace for remote work.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant skills include:

  • Financial Records
  • Audit Support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Documentation
  • Payment Tracking
  • Billing
  • Account Review
  • Financial Reporting
  • Invoice Processing
  • Reconciliation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry
  • Payroll Support
  • Record Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Written Communication

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

  • United States — 100% Remote

Equal Opportunity

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