Payroll Specialist

NWF International

Payroll Specialist responsible for payroll processing and compliance at National Wildlife Federation. Collaborating with teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll operations and financial record maintenance.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process biweekly payroll in a multi‑state environment
Follow and consistently apply NWF‑established policies, procedures, internal controls, and payroll best practices
Perform administrative functions in UKG UltiPro, including accurate data entry
Conduct research and due diligence to provide high‑quality customer service to NWF staff
Prepare monthly and ad hoc payroll‑related reports for Finance teams and other departments across NWF
Prepare monthly payroll journal entries and supporting Excel spreadsheets
Track payroll‑related tax correspondence and inquiries
Review quarterly tax filings and compare them to UKG quarterly tax reports
Process monthly salary reclasses
Prepare State and Federal Department of Labor surveys
Prepare and support various payroll‑related reports and documentation for audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree coursework (minimum of two years of college) in business administration, accounting, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of end‑to‑end payroll processing experience
Solid foundation in general mathematics and a working knowledge of basic accounting principles
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive payroll and employee data with a high level of confidentiality, professionalism and discretion
Demonstrated experience using UKG UltiPro payroll
Experience working with cloud‑based accounting and financial systems is preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing, and 11 holidays
We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options
All outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
Therapist available at no cost
Pet insurance and discount perk program
Annual wellbeing allowance
Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
Annual year-end retirement contribution
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
Pet adoption stipend
Student Loan management

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata entryExcelaccounting principlestax filingspayroll reportspayroll journal entriespayroll best practicescloud-based accountingfinancial systems

Soft Skills

attention to detailconfidentialityprofessionalismdiscretionanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationtime managementteam collaboration

Certifications

Associate degree