Payroll Processing Specialist

Clever Profits; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Payroll Processing Specialist to manage payroll services for a diverse client base. This role is vital for ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while adhering to state and federal regulations. You will collaborate closely with clients to tailor payroll processes to their needs and resolve any issues that arise. The company promotes a growth-oriented environment that values innovation and teamwork, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their expertise in payroll processing and client relations. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about enhancing payroll systems, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in payroll processing with a focus on client interaction.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail required for accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations for multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Liaise with clients to verify payroll data and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Tools

Payroll Software Systems

Job description

Company Description

CleverProfits is a financial services firm that simplifies entrepreneurship. We help online businesses in the US build highly profitable and sustainable businesses. We offer growth-focused services to a variety of clients in different industries, including digital and social media marketing agencies, coaches and course creators, consultants, affiliate and network marketers, influencers and streamers, SaaS and E-commerce businesses. CleverProfits uses the latest cloud platforms to serve businesses remotely from anywhere in the world.

Appealing to individuals that are looking for the following:

• Exposure to the US accounting landscape.
• Opportunity to work with various softwares that create a streamlined work process.
• Work in an environment that promotes growth, innovation, work-life balance, and teamwork.
• Empowered to self-manage and come up with innovative ideas to make improvements.
  
• Development in financial accounting and interacting with clients.
• A strong work culture with some amazing work colleagues.

Job Description: As a Payroll Processing Specialist at CleverProfits, you will be instrumental in managing and executing payroll services for our diverse client base. This critical role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery, along with compliance with both state and federal regulations, which will be aided by an outsourced partner. You will work closely with client accounts to tailor payroll processes according to their specific needs while also advising on their processes to improve them, and resolve any issues that arise during the payroll process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and manage payroll operations for multiple client accounts, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timeliness.
• Liaise with clients to collect and verify payroll data, including hours worked, pay adjustments, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure that compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws are being handled by our outsourced partner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies and provide detailed responses to client inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Perform regular audits of payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports on payroll status and other metrics to clients and management.
• Stay updated on new payroll technologies and practices to improve service delivery.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a client-facing role.
• Strong numeracy skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems and an ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Sound understanding of payroll and tax regulations.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proficiency in explaining complex payroll issues to non-specialists.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.