Payroll Specialist, US Payroll & Tax Compliance

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Remote Payroll Specialist managing end-to-end payroll processing for U.S.-based employees with compliance to taxes. Collaborating with internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies and inquiries.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and manage end-to-end payroll for U.S.-based employees
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
Perform payroll tax calculations, filings, and reporting in accordance with U.S. requirements
Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner
Communicate with internal teams regarding payroll matters, updates, and issue resolution
Prepare and review payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
Assist with payroll audits and support documentation requests related to payroll processes
Perform other tasks related to the position

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient level of English (written and spoken)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Minimum 4 years of experience processing U.S. payroll
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll taxes, regulations, and compliance requirements
Experience handling multi-state payroll processes
Proficiency with payroll systems, payroll processing tools, and reporting platforms used in the United States
Experience with U.S. payroll tax filing systems
Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle sensitive financial information accurately and confidentially
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage payroll-related issues effectively
Experience working with U.S.-based clients is strongly preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work
Compensation in USD
Full-time position with 40 hours weekly
Great work environment with potential for growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

U.S. payroll processingpayroll tax calculationspayroll tax filingspayroll reportingmulti-state payrollpayroll compliancepayroll auditsattention to detailproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skills