Remote Payroll Coordinator - Multi-State Compliance Mastery

SST Direct; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a remote role within the PST time zone. You will manage payroll for 2,000+ temporary workers across 40+ states, ensuring timely, accurate processing and strict compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in multi-state payroll, strong Excel skills, and experience with Aviante payroll software. This full-time internal position offers growth in a dynamic, expanding company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Five or more years of closely related experience.
• Experience in a multi-state temporary staffing environment is preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (formulas & pivot tables).
• Proficient with Aviante payroll software.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with a high level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Growth mindset with opportunity to grow into wider payroll/accounting/compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll including new hires, terminations, changes to pay rates, and deductions.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll systems for hourly wages, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Facilitates audits by providing records to auditors and conducts daily internal audits for accuracy.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage where applicable.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll software, systems, and procedures.
• Keeps knowledge current on state-by-state and federal best practices.
• Performs other compliance and accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Aviante

Job description

SST Direct is seeking a Payroll Coordinator for a remote role within the PST time zone. You will manage payroll for 2,000+ temporary workers across 40+ states, ensuring timely, accurate processing and strict compliance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in multi-state payroll, strong Excel skills, and experience with Aviante payroll software. This full-time internal position offers growth in a dynamic, expanding company.