Remote Payroll Assistant - Detail Oriented & Growth Focused

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career growth

Remote/hybrid work options

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a Payroll Assistant to support full-cycle payroll processing, maintain compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payments for a growing team. The role requires 1–3 years of payroll-related experience, a degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in payroll administration, accounting support, bookkeeping, or a related administrative role.
• Basic understanding of payroll processing, wage calculations, deductions, and employee compensation records.
• Experience reviewing timesheets, maintaining records, and handling confidential employee information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing employee payroll, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, and applicable deductions.
• Review timesheets, attendance records, and work-hour submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, compensation details, and payment information.
• Verify payroll data and identify discrepancies, missing information, or inconsistencies.
• Assist with calculating wages, deductions, reimbursements, and other payroll-related adjustments.
• Prepare payroll reports, summaries, and supporting documentation for review.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay statements, payroll schedules, and compensation records.
• Support the administration of tax forms, benefits deductions, and other payroll documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow applicable payroll policies, procedures, and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other internal departments to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll audits and ensure records are properly maintained for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Monitor payroll deadlines and recommend improvements to payroll workflows and administrative procedures.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/HR

Tools

Payroll software

Accounting systems

HRIS

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a Payroll Assistant to support full-cycle payroll processing, maintain compensation records, verify timesheets, and ensure timely payments for a growing team. The role requires 1–3 years of payroll-related experience, a degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Remote or hybrid options may be available.