Payroll Specialist (Part-Time)

Overview

Part-time Payroll Specialist role supporting long-term assignments for multiple clients. This position ensures accurate payroll processing and recording, provides timely and accurate financial information, and manages payroll and benefits cycles.

Starting pay: $25-28/hour

Location: Remote from Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina

Hours: Starting at 5 hrs/week, with room to grow as the department expands.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for client employees.
• Enter data into payroll and administrative databases and software programs.
• Calculate wages, benefits, tax deductions, commissions, and related items.
• Prepare and process paychecks and cash deposits.
• Maintain accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.
• Prepare and distribute income statements.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve concerns.
• Perform account balance and payroll reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports for accounting and auditing purposes.
• Update payroll-related information and data and manage overall payroll workflow.
• Address payroll issues and questions from employees and superiors.
• Lead payroll administration functions and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Use care, precision, and attention to detail in payroll administration.
• Act as an internal resource for other payroll and HR professionals.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and payroll practices.
• Experience working with accounting and payroll software.
• Broad knowledge of payroll practices and regulations, including experience across functional areas such as:
  • Payroll processing
  • Tax compliance
  • Benefits deductions
  • Wage and hour laws
  • Multi-state payroll
  • Payroll reconciliations
  • Year-end reporting
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (including FLSA, FICA, ACA, and garnishment laws)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle confidential information.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently.
• Ability to set priorities, plan, organize tasks, and complete work on time.
• Strong problem assessment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to learn new processes and procedures.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Payroll certification preferred: CPP, FPC, CPS.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field preferred.

Education & Experience

• 3+ years of experience processing payroll.
• 3+ years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources Manager, or experience performing similar duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $25-28/hour
• Work from home
• Flexible schedule
• Career pathing and advancement opportunities
• Benefits for both part-time and full-time employees (offerings vary based on PT/FT status)
• Reimbursement and/or coverage of relevant professional memberships, certifications, training, and/or continued education

Location & Working Conditions

• Remote position from Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina.
• Requires a designated workspace free from noise and distractions when working remotely.
• Routine use of standard office equipment (computer, phone) and virtual tools (web cameras and video programs).
• May be required to work in or visit client offices; ability to transport to various locations may be necessary.

Additional Information

• This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• Duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.