Remote Senior Payroll Coordinator (CPP Certified)

Cencora, Inc.; Mississippi; Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Coordinator, Payroll at Cencora, Inc. is a remote role based in the United States that supports payroll processing across assigned pay groups, validating HRIS inputs and timekeeping data.

You will apply standard pay rules, verify earnings, resolve tax and payroll exceptions, and maintain records for audits and period closes. We require a High School Diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred), 3+ years in payroll processing, and ideally CPP certification with Workday experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate's degree in finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of payroll processing support and payroll administration experience required.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Workday payroll processing software.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and payroll-to-GL reconciliation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll processing for assigned pay groups and validate inputs.
• Verify earnings and adjustments to ensure accurate gross-to-net outcomes.
• Resolve payroll tax exceptions by researching records and coordinating corrections.
• Maintain payroll records, reporting, and control documentation for audits and period close.
• Assist payroll tax administration activities as needed.
• Perform year-end readiness activities and wage statement accuracy tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to provide updates on payroll status.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timekeeping

GL reconciliation

CPP certification

Communication

Data confidentiality

Analytical skills

Workday

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in finance/business

Tools

Workday

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Coordinator, Payroll at Cencora, Inc. is a remote role based in the United States that supports payroll processing across assigned pay groups, validating HRIS inputs and timekeeping data.

You will apply standard pay rules, verify earnings, resolve tax and payroll exceptions, and maintain records for audits and period closes. We require a High School Diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred), 3+ years in payroll processing, and ideally CPP certification with Workday experience.