Remote Payroll Specialist (Dayforce/Ceridian)

Connections Health Solutions; Central City (KY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

Connections Health Solutions is seeking an experienced Accountant, Payroll to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and related tax reporting on Ceridian/Dayforce for a multi-state workforce. The role also supports accounts payable and maintains 401(k) and garnishment processes, ensuring strict compliance and accurate reporting.

The position is fully remote and requires 2–3 years of payroll experience, Excel proficiency, and CPP-like competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience running payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Strong background in payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and analytical reporting.
• Ability to support Accounts Payable and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll using Ceridian/Dayforce for exempt and non-exempt staff bi-weekly.
• Maintain 401k deferrals, employer match, and 401k loans in payroll system.
• Verify 401k data and ensure timely submissions; handle garnishments and levies.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll taxes and final pay rules.
• Coordinate with HR, FP&A, and third parties to optimize payroll configurations.
• Create and maintain payroll SOPs and assist with audits related to payroll.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll-related questions and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Ceridian/Dayforce

Multistate payroll

Excel/analytic reporting

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related field

Tools

W-9 collection

1099 reporting support

Job description

Connections Health Solutions is seeking an experienced Accountant, Payroll to manage bi-weekly payroll processing and related tax reporting on Ceridian/Dayforce for a multi-state workforce. The role also supports accounts payable and maintains 401(k) and garnishment processes, ensuring strict compliance and accurate reporting.

The position is fully remote and requires 2–3 years of payroll experience, Excel proficiency, and CPP-like competencies.