Payroll Specialist

Sam Sun Trading; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sam Sun Trading is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a fully remote role based in Dallas, handling accurate, timely payroll in the construction industry.

You will process payroll, maintain time and wage records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while collaborating with HR and accounting teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations in the United States.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee data.
• Preferred: Experience in the construction industry.
• Preferred: Familiarity with time-tracking and job-costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Verify employee hours, overtime, and wage rates before payroll submission.
• Calculate and manage payroll deductions, withholdings, and benefits contributions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and year-end documentation.
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain confidential and accurate employee payroll records.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related updates.
• Support onboarding and termination payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Sam Sun Trading is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team. This full-time, fully remote position is based in Dallas and offers the opportunity to manage accurate, timely payroll processing for a company operating in the construction industry.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for processing employee payroll, maintaining accurate time and wage records, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. You will work closely with management and other departments to support the smooth administration of compensation for our workforce.

This role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $22 - $35 USD per hour, making it an excellent opportunity for an associate-level professional looking to build a career in payroll administration within the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or weekly payroll accurately and on schedule
• Verify employee hours, overtime, and wage rates before payroll submission
• Calculate and manage payroll deductions, withholdings, and benefits contributions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Prepare and file payroll tax reports and year-end documentation
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Maintain confidential and accurate employee payroll records
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with HR and accounting teams on payroll-related updates
• Support onboarding and termination payroll processes

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience in payroll processing or payroll administration
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations in the United States
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee data
• Preferred: Experience in the construction industry
• Preferred: Familiarity with time-tracking and job-costing systems