Payroll Assistant

About Our ClientThe organization provides payroll and accounting operations support to a variety of clients. It helps address the challenges of accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance, confidentiality, and data integrity when handling employee and financial information.About the OpportunityThe Payroll Assistant supports day-to-day payroll operations through data entry, recordkeeping, administrative support, and payroll preparation. This entry-level position helps maintain accurate payroll information, meet processing deadlines, and support clients under the guidance of experienced payroll professionals.ResponsibilitiesAssist with preparing client payrolls on weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly schedulesCollect and organize employee hours, payroll changes, reimbursements, bonuses, commissions, and related informationEnter payroll and employee data into payroll systems according to established proceduresReview timesheets and payroll documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistencyMaintain organized digital payroll files and supporting documentationEnter new hires, terminations, direct deposit information, deductions, and other payroll changesManage payroll calendars, checklists, and processing deadlinesPrepare payroll reports and supporting documentationAssist with basic payroll reconciliations and research payroll discrepanciesCommunicate with team members regarding missing or incomplete payroll informationSupport client payroll communications under the direction of senior team membersAssist with quarterly and year-end payroll documentation and reportingMaintain strict confidentiality of employee, client, payroll, tax, and financial informationFollow established payroll procedures, checklists, and quality-control requirementsProvide administrative support to payroll, bookkeeping, and accounting teamsPerform additional payroll and administrative duties as assignedRequirementsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyExcellent organizational and time-management skillsAbility to follow established procedures and meet deadlinesProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or willingness to develop proficiencyBasic spreadsheet and data-entry skillsEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to appropriately handle confidential informationWillingness to learn payroll and accounting processesAbility to accept feedback and make corrections as neededDependable and professional work habitsAbility to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining consistent communicationPreferred QualificationsPrevious administrative, payroll, bookkeeping, accounting, or customer service experienceExperience with Microsoft Excel and payroll or accounting softwareBasic understanding of payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting conceptsExperience handling confidential employee or financial informationRelevant coursework, training, or professional certificationPay Range and Compensation PackageHourly pay range of $18.00–$22.00, based on experience Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin . Note: RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company's career page or AT S.