Remote Payroll Specialist – UKG Expert & Compliance

Knopf Doubleday Group; Westminster, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bertelsmann is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Shared Service Center in Westminster, MD. You will perform payroll processing for select business units using UKG, ensure tax data accuracy, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 2–4 years of accounting and payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding confidentiality and company policies.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years experience in Accounting, General Ledger and Payroll.
• Prior Bookkeeping and Payroll Tax Analysis experience is desired.
• Excel and Word proficiency.
• UKG experience is a plus.
• Strong multitasking and deadline-driven work style.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for select business units using UKG.
• Review workflows for payroll impact and accuracy.
• Verify payroll calculations and tax data.
• Prepare funding requests and update spreadsheets.
• Provide payroll data for audits and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll

General Ledger

Education

Education / Vocational training

Tools

UKG (UltiPro/Kronos)

Excel

Word

Job description

Bertelsmann is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Shared Service Center in Westminster, MD. You will perform payroll processing for select business units using UKG, ensure tax data accuracy, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires 2–4 years of accounting and payroll experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while upholding confidentiality and company policies.