Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter; North Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration in Fargo, ND. This contract role emphasizes accurate data entry, reconciliations, and record maintenance within established processes.

Responsibilities include processing benefit contributions, health plan eligibility, and premium payments, plus support for reporting and special projects using Excel. Ideal for candidates with payroll/benefits experience and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll, benefits, accounting support, or an administrative role preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Experience with reconciliations, payment posting, or other basic accounting functions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and post payroll-related benefit contributions, including health, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Perform data entry, audits, reconciliations, and record maintenance to ensure accuracy.
• Review eligibility for health plan coverage and process premium payments.
• Support accident claim administration by preparing and tracking required documentation.
• Assist with reporting, research, and special projects using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Customer service

Reconciliations

Education

Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll and benefits administration through accurate data entry, reconciliation, and record maintenance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, data, and established processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post payroll-related benefit contributions, including health, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Perform data entry, audits, reconciliations, and record maintenance to ensure accuracy.
• Review eligibility for health plan coverage and process premium payments.
• Support accident claim administration by preparing and tracking required documentation.
• Assist with reporting, research, and special projects using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll, benefits, accounting support, or an administrative role preferred.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Experience with reconciliations, payment posting, or other basic accounting functions.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Work Environment

Work hours are 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.