Payroll Assistant

light environmental, inc.; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid training

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Benefits package

Professional growth

Job summary

Light Environmental is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations and maintain accurate compensation records. You will assist with processing payroll, timekeeping, and employee data in our HR and accounting systems, while handling confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities include reviewing timekeeping, calculating hours and deductions, onboarding new employees, generating payroll reports, and responding to questions from staff regarding pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; accounting/finance coursework is a plus.
• Previous payroll or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to learn payroll, HR, and accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll.
• Review timekeeping and attendance for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in systems.
• Verify hours, overtime, deductions, and bonuses.
• Support onboarding and payroll setup.
• Maintain confidential payroll records.
• Answer employee payroll questions.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and year-end tasks.
• Prepare payroll reports and documentation.
• Coordinate with HR and Accounting on payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Perform general administrative and data-entry duties.

Skills

Timekeeping

Payroll processing

Data entry

Confidentiality

Excel

Communication

Remote work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accounting/finance coursework (preferred)

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office (Excel)

HRIS / payroll systems

Job description

Position Overview

Light Environmental is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Remote Payroll Assistant to support the company’s payroll operations and maintain accurate employee compensation records. The Payroll Assistant will assist with payroll processing, timekeeping, employee records, payroll inquiries, and related administrative tasks while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing weekly, biweekly, or monthly payroll.
• Review employee timekeeping and attendance records for accuracy.
• Enter and maintain payroll data in payroll and accounting systems.
• Verify hours worked, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
• Assist with employee onboarding and payroll setup.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, time records, and payroll procedures.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting regarding payroll-related matters.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 and other payroll documentation.
• Follow company policies and applicable payroll regulations.
• Perform general administrative and data-entry duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is a plus.
• Previous payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn and navigate payroll, HR, and accounting software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with payroll processing or timekeeping systems.
• Familiarity with payroll deductions, overtime calculations, and employee classifications.
• Basic understanding of payroll taxes and employment-related regulations.
• Strong data-entry and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet payroll deadlines.

Compensation amp; Benefits

• Competitive full-time compensation
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee benefits package, subject to company eligibility requirements
• Remote work flexibility
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Core Competencies

Accuracy Confidentiality Organization Reliability Communication Time Management Attention to Detail Accountability