Payroll Processor

Kelly Services; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Regular employee benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in San Juan, PR seeks a Direct Hire Payroll Processor to manage full payroll cycles and ensure accurate deductions and tax filings. The role requires ADP exposure, strong Excel skills, and bilingual Spanish/English communication.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, at least 3 years of PR payroll experience, and 1 year in general accounting. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered with a 1st shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance (Must have).
• At least 3 years payroll processing and administration experience in Puerto Rico (Must have).
• At least 1 year of general accounting experience (Must have).
• Proficiency with payroll/time platforms (prefer ADP) and advanced Excel; ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and validate the complete payroll cycle (regular pay, overtime, commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, settlements).
• Audit time and attendance records using ADP systems.
• Manage payroll deductions (FICA, FUTA, benefits, garnishments).
• Prepare and file quarterly statutory tax payments (SINOT, Chauffeur Insurance, CFSE).
• Reconcile payroll provider invoices against bank charges and assist monthly accounting closures.
• Monitor vacation/sick leave accruals and assist with audits.
• Report to the Accounting Supervisor.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We’re seeking a Direct Hire Payroll Processor to work at a leading organization in San Juan, PR.

Pay Rate/Compensation: $18.50 per hour + Medical Plan + regular empleoyees benefits

Shift: 1st - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

What’s a typical day as Payroll Processor? You’ll be:

• Preparing and validating the complete payroll cycle, including regular pay, overtime, commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, and settlements.
• Auditing time and attendance records using ADP systems.
• Managing payroll deductions, including FICA, FUTA, voluntary benefits (401(k), medical, Aflac, United Way), and wage garnishments.
• Preparing and filing quarterly statutory tax payments such as SINOT, Chauffeur Insurance, and CFSE.
• Reconciling payroll provider invoices against bank charges and supporting monthly accounting closures with necessary journal entries.
• Monitoring vacation/sick leave accruals and assisting with internal and external audits.
• Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance. (Must have)
• Have at least 3 years of payroll processing and administration experience in Puerto Rico. (Must have)
• Possess at least 1 year of general accounting experience. (Must have)
• Demonstrate proficiency with payroll and time/attendance platforms - preferably ADP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, plus experience with ERP systems.
• Are bilingual in Spanish and English, with strong confidentiality, analytical thinking, punctuality, and the ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

About Kelly

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