Payroll Specialist

Overview

The organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 100% remote, full-time position open to candidates in the United States. This role supports administrative and day-to-day business workflows through accurate recordkeeping, clear communication, reliable follow-through, and proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial, billing, account, claims, payroll, or control records relevant to the Payroll Specialist function.
• Review transactions, documents, requests, or account information for completeness and follow documented procedures to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare reconciliations, reports, status updates, and 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 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, with 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 this remote role.

Preferred Qualifications / Role-Specific Skills

Relevant skills may include:

• Process documentation
• Financial reporting
• Data accuracy
• Remote collaboration
• Bookkeeping
• Record management
• Attention to detail
• Payment tracking

Additional related strengths (as applicable): problem solving, compliance, audit support, accounts receivable, Microsoft Excel, written communication, confidentiality, payroll support, data entry, time management, and account review.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

• United States — 100% Remote