Remote Payroll Assistant (Contract) – Detail‑Oriented

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers; Minnesota Junction (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid options

40 hours per week

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a Payroll Assistant on a full-time contract basis to support payroll processing, maintain compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient payroll operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 1–3 years of payroll or related administrative experience, strong numerical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel and payroll software.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing employee payroll, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and work-hour submissions for accuracy.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, compensation details, and payment information.
• Verify payroll data and identify discrepancies or inconsistencies.
• Assist with calculating wages, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay statements and payroll schedules.
• Support administration of tax forms, benefits deductions, and other payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow payroll policies and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll audits and maintain records for reporting and compliance.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and propose workflow improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping review

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/BA/HR

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a Payroll Assistant on a full-time contract basis to support payroll processing, maintain compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and efficient payroll operations.

The ideal candidate will bring 1–3 years of payroll or related administrative experience, strong numerical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Excel and payroll software.