Overview

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist where you will manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple clients with precision and care. This is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with strong accounting fundamentals to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely compensation in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Eastern Time (New York), 1 hour unpaid break (35 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll cycle using systems such as Paychex, ensuring timely and accurate processing
• Process payroll data including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits
• Perform payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and account analysis
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries, including debits, credits, and tax-related entries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain and update employee records within HRIS platforms (e.g., PeopleSoft, Ceridian)
• Conduct detailed reconciliation and identify discrepancies in payroll and financial data
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and reporting

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing or similar accounting role
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems (e.g., Workday, Kronos, ADP, Paychex)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (general ledger, double-entry bookkeeping)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar tools)
• High attention to detail with strong data entry accuracy (10-key proficiency preferred)
• Familiarity with HR processes, including benefits administration and employee records
• Ability to perform complex reconciliations and analyze financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on compliance and accuracy

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance for eligible locations

Note

Please click the Apply button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.