Payroll Specialist

About the role

Run accurate, on-time, multi-state payroll for a distributed remote workforce. You will own the full payroll cycle, partner with finance and benefits, and serve as the trusted point of contact for all team-member payroll questions.

Quick facts

• Location: Remote - United States
• Type: Part-time
• Hours: 20 hrs/week
• Compensation: $58,000 – $82,000 / year
• Department: People Operations
• Apply: payroll@mbg-inc.com

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for US-based employees and 1099 contractors across multiple states
• Maintain accurate records of hours, deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions
• Reconcile payroll registers with the general ledger and prepare journal entries
• Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax filings; year-end W-2 and 1099-NEC reporting
• Track multi-state tax nexus changes triggered by remote-worker movement
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with discretion and accuracy
• Maintain documentation of payroll controls and support the annual financial audit

Requirements

• 3+ years of US multi-state payroll experience
• Hands-on with at least one major payroll platform (ADP Workforce Now, Workday, Gusto, Rippling, or Paychex Flex)
• Strong working knowledge of FLSA, multi-state SUI/SUTA, and remote-worker tax considerations
• Familiarity with state-specific final-pay rules and pay-frequency requirements
• Comfortable working independently on a part-time, remote schedule
• US work authorization required

Nice to have

• FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)
• Experience supporting a fully-remote, multi-state US workforce
• Familiarity with equity / stock-based compensation administration (RSUs, ISOs)
• Exposure to international contractor payments (Deel, Remote.com, or similar)

Benefits

• Annualized compensation benchmarked to top-quartile US remote part-time market rates
• Healthcare stipend in lieu of group coverage; 401(k) participation with company match
• Accrued PTO and all US federal holidays
• Annual learning & certification budget ($1,500)
• Home-office equipment stipend ($1,200) plus annual refresh budget
• Quarterly virtual team offsites; optional all-expenses NYC HQ visits