
Fractional Payroll Specialist
Cobalt
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Florida • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $40 - $50 per hour
Tech Stack
About the role
- Process multi-state payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Maintain employee payroll records in Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Reconcile payroll data to general ledger accounts.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits and filings.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
- Stay up-to-date on payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Assist with year-end payroll reporting (W-2, etc.).
- Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and procedures.
- Collaborate with the people department and other departments as needed.
- Assist with other accounting tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
- 5+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of benefits-related processing (health, 401K, etc.)
- Remote working experience
- Proficient in Paylocity payroll software and Netsuite as ERP
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
multi-state payroll processingpayroll data reconciliationpayroll tax depositsyear-end payroll reportingbenefits processingpayroll legislation compliance
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedindependent workteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting