Remote Payroll Assistant

Amend Treatment; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amend Treatment is seeking a Remote Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations from a home office. You will collect time records, assist with payroll calculations, and update employee data to ensure accurate and timely pay.

You will work with payroll specialists, HR, and accounting, using spreadsheets and payroll software. This role requires attention to detail, integrity with confidential information, and the ability to meet deadlines while working independently.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Basic mathematical and numerical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn payroll procedures and software.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and processing employee payroll.
• Review employee timesheets, work hours, and attendance records.
• Enter and update employee information in payroll systems.
• Check payroll records for errors or missing information.
• Assist with calculating regular hours, overtime, and other pay adjustments.
• Maintain accurate payroll documents and payment records.
• Help organize employee tax forms and other payroll-related documents.
• Respond to basic payroll questions from employees.
• Maintain the confidentiality of employee financial and personal information.
• Prepare payroll reports and update spreadsheets.
• Communicate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure payroll tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Numerical skills

Communication

Confidential information handling

Instruction-following

Willingness to learn

Remote work

Job description

A Remote Payroll Assistant helps businesses manage employee payroll and maintain accurate payment records while working remotely. The role involves collecting and reviewing employee time records, assisting with payroll calculations, updating employee information, and helping ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time.

A Remote Payroll Assistant works with payroll specialists, human resources teams, and accounting departments to support payroll operations. Most tasks are completed using computers, spreadsheets, payroll software, and online communication tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and processing employee payroll.

• Review employee timesheets, work hours, and attendance records.

• Enter and update employee information in payroll systems.

• Check payroll records for errors or missing information.

• Assist with calculating regular hours, overtime, and other pay adjustments.

• Maintain accurate payroll documents and payment records.

• Help organize employee tax forms and other payroll-related documents.

• Respond to basic payroll questions from employees.

• Maintain the confidentiality of employee financial and personal information.

• Prepare payroll reports and update spreadsheets.

• Communicate with human resources and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure payroll tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and familiarity with spreadsheets.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organizational and time-management skills.

• Basic mathematical and numerical skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

• Willingness to learn payroll procedures and software.

• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.