Payroll Specialist

MGA Homecare

Payroll Specialist processing daily, weekly, and biweekly payroll for approximately 1500 employees. Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while resolving payroll issues as they arise.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including compliance with federal and state regulations, and possesses strong analytical skills to resolve payroll-related issues. Proficient in Excel and effective in communication with internal and external stakeholders.

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Payroll ProcessingFederal And State Payroll Tax KnowledgeExcel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdjustmentsGarnishmentsReimbursementsClient InvoicingW-2 Wage And Tax Statement ProcessingTime Systems KnowledgePayroll Data ReportingEmployee LoansCommissions ProcessingTax Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsProfessionalism

Industry Keywords

Payroll AccountingWage And Hour LawsEmployee Handbook ComplianceTexas Payroll RegulationsColorado Payroll RegulationsArizona Payroll RegulationsNorth Carolina Payroll RegulationsWashington State Payroll RegulationsTennessee Payroll Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Processing of daily, weekly, and biweekly payroll for approximately 1500 exempt and non-exempt employees
Garnishments
Payroll adjustments
Reimbursements
Per Diems
Taxes to all employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
Employee Loans
Commissions
Client Invoicing ensures the computing, withholding, or deductions associated with new pay is done consistent with state/federal regulations and company policies
Reviews, analyzes and checks payroll forms and reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections
Strong Analytical background and knowledge of Time Systems in general
Liaison to field, internal personnel, and interdepartmental staff to resolve payroll issues and inquiries
Researches, analyzes and resolves payroll-related problems or questions
Issues W-2 Wage and Tax Statement reprints
Creates payroll data reports for management as needed
Performs all other duties assigned by Payroll Manager
Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively
Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community
Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance
Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within the designated time
Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in Employee Handbook, Employee Agreement, or communicated from executive team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma
3 years of experience with payroll/accounting functions or appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills (Additional languages preferred)
Excel experience
Must have working knowledge of state and federal payroll tax requirements and be familiar with regulations governing taxable income and wage reporting requirements
Must live in Texas, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, Washington State or Tennessee

Benefits

Comp & perks

EEO Statement: MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.