Remote Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join Level Agency, a dynamic and data-driven culture, as an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the entire payroll process for employees and independent contractors.

Requirements

• Advanced experience in payroll processing, including calculating wages, salaries, bonuses, taxes, and deductions
• Expert understanding of managing payroll cycles (semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly)
• Strong proficiency in federal, state, and local payroll laws, including FLSA and tax regulations
• Proficient experience maintaining and securely storing payroll records
• Advanced skills in auditing payroll records and resolving payroll discrepancies
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with employees, HR, and management
• Familiarity with handling benefit invoices and ensuring accurate reconciliation
• Advanced skills with Excel/Google Sheets for payroll analysis and reporting
• Experience with multiple HRIS and payroll software systems
• Certification such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and process employee wages, salaries, bonuses, and deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
• Maintain, update, and securely store payroll records, including employee information, timekeeping data, and pay rate changes
• Ensure timely payment of payroll taxes and compliance with all tax regulations
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and complaints regarding pay and deductions
• Audit employee benefit deductions and invoices, ensuring amounts are accurate and reconciled, and coordinate corrections as needed
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements
• Ensure all payroll transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger and provide insights based on data analysis
• Oversee contractor management by ensuring appropriate data is gathered and payments are processed in a timely manner. This includes managing the 1099 process to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accuracy in reporting

Benefits

• Remote work from anywhere in the US with an internet connection
• Performance reviews every six months
• 401k plan with 3% employer contribution
• 12 annual paid holidays with an additional 2 floating holidays
• 15 PTO days + 1 additional day per year of service
• Summer Fridays
• Great medical benefits including 100% employer-paid vision and dental
• Medical travel reimbursement policy
• 60 Days of Paid Parental leave benefit after 6 months of full-time service
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee appreciation programs