Payroll Specialist

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Posted Aug 20, 2026

Remote · US Full Time
$48K – $68K/yr

Overview

This role is responsible for ensuring financial record integrity across strategic marketing operations, including execution and coordination related to payroll. Success is measured through accurate, traceable records, timely follow-through, and fewer avoidable corrections.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the payroll-focused workflow by helping maintain audit-ready documentation.
  • Review the workflow to protect confidential account information.
  • Maintain the workflow by reviewing financial inputs against supporting records.
  • Reconcile discrepancies before reporting or processing.
  • Track unresolved financial exceptions.
  • Document execution decisions clearly so another teammate can follow the reasoning.
  • Use sound judgment in cross-functional coordination, including appropriate escalation when needed.

What Helps You Succeed

  • Confident use of Financial Analysis and Variance Analysis.
  • Effective Payment Tracking while managing exceptions, owners, and deadlines.
  • Strong cross-functional coordination and escalation judgment.

Requirements

  • Payroll-focused execution and process compliance.
  • Reporting and quality control.
  • Financial analysis, reconciliation, and financial record review.
  • Transaction review, invoice review, and spreadsheet analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $48,000-$68,000 per year.

Location

  • Full-time, associate level.
  • 100% remote within the United States.