Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role supports accurate, timely payroll processing and maintenance of complete payroll records for the organization. You will process employee payroll, reconcile payroll totals, respond to payroll questions, and assist with year-end reporting and compliance tasks.

• Location: United States — 100% Remote
• Job Type: Full Time
• Compensation: $59,000 - $66,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Review employee hours, approved pay changes, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll inputs before each payroll run.
• Process scheduled payroll accurately and on time using the approved payroll system and documented controls.
• Reconcile payroll totals, investigate discrepancies, and correct approved errors.
• Maintain payroll records, tax forms, direct-deposit information, and supporting documentation securely.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and coordinate with HR or finance when additional review is required.
• Support year-end payroll reporting, W-2 preparation, audit requests, and payroll compliance documentation.

Requirements

• Strong numerical accuracy and comfort working with payroll systems, spreadsheets, and confidential employee records.
• Ability to follow recurring deadlines and detailed payroll procedures consistently.
• Clear communication skills for resolving employee questions and documenting corrections.
• Knowledge of payroll terminology, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping processes is helpful.
• High discretion with compensation, banking, tax, and personal information.
• A pre-employment background check and, where applicable to this position and permitted by law, credit screening are required.

Preferred Qualifications / Desired Skills and Experience

Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Deductions, Payroll Reconciliation, Attention to Detail, Tax Documentation, Direct Deposit, Confidentiality, Remote Collaboration, Financial Records, Reporting, Timekeeping, W-2 Preparation, Time Management, HR Coordination, Data Accuracy, Employee Records, Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel

Location

United States — 100% Remote