Payroll Specialist

Cohen Development Group; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohen Development Group is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Specialist to join our team. This full-time, remote position offers a pathway to develop payroll administration skills within the construction sector.

You will support accurate and timely payroll processing for our workforce, ensure regulatory compliance, and help maintain precise records while collaborating with finance and HR teams in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for employees on a regular pay schedule.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Review timesheets and verify hours worked for accuracy.
• Support the calculation of wages, deductions, and adjustments.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Assist with preparing payroll reports for management.
• Support the reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Collaborate with finance and human resources teams on payroll matters.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting.
• Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Cohen Development Group is seeking an Entry Level Payroll Specialist to join our team in Kihei. This is a full-time, remote position that offers a great opportunity to build a career in payroll administration within the construction industry.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our construction workforce, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and maintaining precise records. You will work closely with the finance and human resources teams to support day-to-day payroll operations and contribute to the overall efficiency of our growing organization.

This role offers a competitive yearly salary in USD and the flexibility of working remotely while being part of a dedicated team in the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for employees on a regular pay schedule
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
• Review timesheets and verify hours worked for accuracy
• Support the calculation of wages, deductions, and adjustments
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees
• Assist with preparing payroll reports for management
• Support the reconciliation of payroll accounts
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Collaborate with finance and human resources teams on payroll matters
• Assist with year-end payroll processing and reporting
• Stay informed about changes in payroll laws and best practices

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic understanding of payroll processes and principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office software
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new payroll systems and tools