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Payroll Assistant (REMOTE) - USA Applicants Only (Part-Time)
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support our payroll operations in a remote, part-time capacity. You’ll help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, assist with employee inquiries, and maintain organized payroll documentation.
$1100-$1400 per month
Key Responsibilities
Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining your payroll experience and availability for part-time remote work.
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support our payroll operations in a remote, part-time capacity. You’ll help ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, assist with employee inquiries, and maintain organized payroll documentation.
$1100-$1400 per month
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and processing payroll data (hours, adjustments, and payroll inputs).
- Verify timesheets, calculate discrepancies, and flag issues for review.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
- Support payroll runs by coordinating calendars, deadlines, and status updates.
- Help with payroll tax and deduction calculations by following established procedures.
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and route more complex issues to the Payroll Manager.
- Perform data entry and quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist with onboarding/offboarding updates that impact payroll.
- Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
- Must be located in the United States (USA applicants only).
- Prior experience in payroll administration, payroll support, or related HR/finance functions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and payroll-related data.
- Excellent organization and ability to meet payroll deadlines.
- Basic understanding of payroll processes and typical payroll components (wages, deductions, taxes).
- Comfort working remotely and communicating clearly with a distributed team.
- Proficiency with spreadsheets (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets) and general office tools.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar).
- Familiarity with federal and state payroll compliance concepts.
- Experience supporting multiple pay groups or locations.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced environment with frequent payroll updates.
- Part-Time (exact hours to be discussed)
- Remote (USA-based applicants only)
- Ability to work around payroll processing timelines and deadlines
- Payroll data is entered and reviewed accurately and on time.
- Employee inquiries are handled promptly and professionally.
- Issues are identified early and escalated appropriately.
- All payroll documentation remains complete, organized, and secure.
Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining your payroll experience and availability for part-time remote work.
Salary : $1,100 - $1,400