Remote Payroll Assistant (Full-Time, Remote)

Overview Join our dynamic team as a Remote Payroll Assistant, where your expertise will drive efficient payroll processing and financial accuracy across diverse organizational settings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to seamless payroll management, leveraging your skills in accounting software and human resources systems. As a vital member of our finance and HR teams, you will ensure timely, accurate payroll operations while supporting benefits administration and compliance efforts. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help us maintain the highest standards of financial integrity and employee satisfaction. Duties • Process payroll using leading software platforms such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, and QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. • Perform data entry for employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits within payroll systems and accounting software. • Reconcile accounts related to payroll transactions, including general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Manage benefits administration tasks, including enrollments, updates, and compliance with applicable regulations. • Assist with tax-related processes by preparing journal entries for tax payments and deductions while ensuring adherence to governmental accounting standards. • Support non-profit or governmental accounting functions by maintaining precise records of payroll expenses and related financial data. • Conduct analysis of payroll data to identify discrepancies or errors; perform account reconciliation to ensure data integrity. • Collaborate with human resources on HRIS updates, employee classifications, and benefits information. • Maintain detailed records of all payroll transactions, reports, and audit documentation for compliance purposes. • Assist with bookkeeping activities such as double entry bookkeeping and general ledger entries related to payroll costs. Qualifications • Proven experience with payroll management using systems like Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos or UltiPro; familiarity with other financial software is a plus. • Strong understanding of accounting principles including debits & credits, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation. • Demonstrated ability in data entry accuracy with proficiency in 10 key typing and bookkeeping tasks. • Knowledge of benefits administration processes and tax regulations affecting payroll operations. • Experience working with HRIS platforms such as PeopleSoft or Ceridian is highly desirable. • Familiarity with governmental or non-profit accounting standards is advantageous. • Excellent analysis skills to review payroll data for discrepancies or errors efficiently. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a remote setting effectively. • Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment. Join us as a Remote Payroll Assistant if you’re passionate about precision in financial processes and eager to support organizational success through meticulous payroll management! Pay: $40.09 - $45.01 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job