Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Roderick's Client Advisory Services; Truro (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time schedule

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Roderick's Client Advisory Services in Massachusetts is seeking a part-time payroll assistant to enter employee data, assist with multi-client payroll processing, review information for accuracy, and maintain organized payroll records.

The role involves learning payroll systems such as ADP, XERO, and Paychex, helping meet deadlines, ensuring confidentiality, and supporting payroll reporting and front-office tasks.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with payroll processes and wage calculations.
• Basic understanding of payroll software platforms and payroll documentation.
• Ability to maintain organized payroll records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Enter employee payroll data into payroll software systems.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll for multiple client accounts.
• Review payroll information for accuracy prior to processing.
• Enter and verify employee hours, wage rates, and payroll adjustments.
• Assist with payroll-related record-keeping and documentation and setup.
• Maintain organized payroll files and digital records.
• Assist with tracking payroll deadlines and processing schedules.
• Support payroll tax and reporting documentation under supervision.
• Communicate with team and clients regarding notices, payroll corrections or missing information.
• Assist with maintaining payroll compliance documentation for client accounts.
• Support preparation of payroll reports and summaries for internal review.
• Provide front office support, including answering phones, directing inquiries, and assisting with general administrative office coordination and clerical tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll data entry

Deadline management

Confidentiality

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication

Tools

ADP

XERO

Paychex

Job description

Enter employee payroll data into payroll software systems

Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll for multiple client accounts

Review payroll information for accuracy prior to processing

Enter and verify employee hours, wage rates, and payroll adjustments

Assist with payroll-related record-keeping and documentation and setup

Maintain organized payroll files and digital records

Assist with tracking payroll deadlines and processing schedules

Support payroll tax and reporting documentation under supervision

Communicate with team and clients regarding notices, payroll corrections or missing information

Assist with maintaining payroll compliance documentation for client accounts

Support preparation of payroll reports and summaries for internal review

Provide front office support, including answering phones, directing inquiries, and assisting with general administrative office coordination and clerical tasks

Key Company Initiatives Include

Supporting the firm’s commitment to accurate and timely payroll processing for clients

Maintaining organized payroll documentation and client records

Helping ensure payroll deadlines and processing schedules are met

Supporting the firm’s focus on confidentiality and secure handling of employee payroll data

Assisting with maintaining payroll systems and documentation that support compliance with federal and Massachusetts payroll requirements

Helping the payroll team deliver consistent, reliable payroll services to clients

Key Skillsets

Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Basic understanding of payroll processes and wage calculations

Familiarity with payroll software platforms (such as ADP, XERO, Paychex, or similar systems)

Ability to maintain organized payroll records and documentation

Proficiency with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

Ability to manage deadlines and recurring payroll schedules

Strong understanding of confidentiality when handling payroll and employee information

Additional Skillsets

Previous experience supporting payroll, bookkeeping, or administrative functions

Familiarity with payroll compliance requirements and documentation practices

Ability to communicate clearly with internal team members regarding payroll information

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to learn payroll systems and processes quickly

Professional reliability and discretion when handling financial and employee records

Part-time schedule (approximately 20-25 hours per week depending on workload)

May include flexible scheduling

Starting at $23/hr

Roderick's Client Advisory Services is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race (including traits historically associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture, type, and length, and natural and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, twists, Bantu knots, hair coverings, and other formations), religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.