Part-Time Payroll Specialist — In-Office

doeren; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew, a premier tax and advisory firm, seeks a part-time Payroll Packager for our Grand Rapids, MI office. You will process client payrolls, manage reports, set up direct deposits, and assist the payroll team.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math, and excellent client communication. Candidates should have 2–4 years of payroll experience (asure software a plus) and be able to work 8:00am-5:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Wed, with potential extra days in December and January.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2–4 years of payroll processing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Asure software or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent phone service skills and client troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong data entry, math accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Professional writing and clear communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly per time entry data.
• Calculate gross pay, withholdings, deductions, and net pay accurately.
• Create and distribute payroll reports tailored to each client.
• Set up direct deposit and related withholdings/deductions.
• Assist payroll processor with packing payroll packages.
• Ensure timely processing of new hire paperwork.
• Validate data and process bonuses, commissions, relocations, stock options, and year-end adjustments.
• Prepare GL reports and communicate payroll data to clients.
• Learn and train clients on Asure software.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Data entry

Attention to detail

Strong math skills

Professional writing & communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Asure software

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Doeren Mayhew, a premier tax and advisory firm, seeks a part-time Payroll Packager for our Grand Rapids, MI office. You will process client payrolls, manage reports, set up direct deposits, and assist the payroll team.

The role requires attention to detail, strong math, and excellent client communication. Candidates should have 2–4 years of payroll experience (asure software a plus) and be able to work 8:00am-5:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm, Mon-Wed, with potential extra days in December and January.