Payroll Specialist
Posted on 2025-04-01
Employer | Arvo |
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Salary | 0 |
Category | Finance Accounting |
Location | South Africa / South Africa |
Job Summary
Type: Contractor or Part-Time Employee (potential to become full time)
Location: Remote (work from anywhere, must align with US Eastern Time Zone hours)
Hours: 510 per week to start (room to grow to full-time within a year)
Compensation: Based on experience
About Us
The company for which you are applying is a people-first, culture-forward HR consulting firm focused on simplifying payroll and HR solutions for small businesses. We work hand-in-hand with founders and growing teams to get the people stuff rightfrom onboarding and compliance to culture and compensation.
“Were not a corporate machinewere a lean, purpose-driven team that deeply cares about people, precision, and partnership.”
The Role
Were looking for a detail-oriented, people-friendly Payroll Specialist who understands the nuts and bolts of U.S. payroll and enjoys helping businesses thrive through great processes.
This is a remote, flexible, part-time role (starting at 510 hours/week), with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position within a year. Youll support a range of small business clients using platforms like Gusto and QuickBooks.
Responsibilities
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Process payroll for multiple small business clients using Gusto, QuickBooks, and other HRIS platforms
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Manage payroll data including wages, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
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Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve payroll-related issues
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Stay current on payroll laws, trends, and best practices
Requirements
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At least 2 years of U.S. small business payroll processing experience
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Proficiency in platforms like QuickBooks, Gusto, and other small business HR/payroll systems
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Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
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Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new systems
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Ability to work independently across multiple client accounts
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Available to work 95 US Eastern Time at least 75% of the time
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Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with multi-state payroll
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Understanding of payroll tax regulations and benefits deductions
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Familiarity with payroll reporting
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Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
Who You Are (ideally)
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Born between 1995 and 2000.
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Organized, reliable, and self-motivated
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Passionate about people, systems, and making a real impact
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Looking to be part of a collaborative and values-driven team
Why Join?
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Flexible remote work
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Supportive team culture focused on growth and learning
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Opportunity to transition into a full-time role
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Meaningful work supporting small businesses across the U.S.
Payroll Specialist position available in South Africa, South Africa. This job position was posted by Arvo . The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-01 at 13:00:16 in the Finance Accounting category
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