Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
STATUS: Part-time, 30 hours per week LOCATION: Remote; open to work from anywherewithin the United States with a strong preference for Madison, WI area Are you a person driven by details who thrives on keeping payroll accurate, compliant, and on time every pay period? Were seeking a detail-oriented part-time (30 hours per week) Payroll Specialist to manage our multi-state, bi-weekly payroll processes and ensure accurate, timely compensation for employees. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, verifying employee data, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll systems, audit procedures, and employee record management.
What will you do?
Get ready to:
Manage accurate and timely payroll processing and ensure compliance with payroll-related regulations.
Manage garnishments and other payroll deductions.
Review payroll transactions for completeness and investigate payroll discrepancies.
Reconcile vacation and leave accruals and ensure that leave hours are accurately coded and recorded.
Conduct annual workers compensation audit.
Calculate and handle payments toward the pension accrual account, flex benefits account, and prepaid accounts.
File and maintain payroll records and reports, including payroll journal entries and month-end closing journal activities.
Prepare reconciliations between accounting records and payroll records, including Form 941.
Respond in a timely fashion to payroll inquiries and requests for information.
File and maintain archives of various payroll files.
Our Compensation and Benefit Offerings
The national average compensation for this position is $3233 an hour (full-time annualized salary as $66,560 to $68,640 per year). Compensation within this range is dependent on experience, parity with peers, and where an employee lives. Evident Change offers a monthly stipend to support our work-from-anywhere culture as well as other great benefits, including customizable medical, vision, and dental coverage. Our comprehensive benefits package includes no-premium cost share for employee-only medical coverage, generous vacation and paid holidays, and a relaxed environment with support for work schedule flexibility where possible. Other benefits include life and long-term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave, and more.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Applicants with the following experience and skills will be considered candidates for this role.
Ability to work 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the need to be present between 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. CT.
A minimum of five years multi-state payroll processing experience.
A bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Advanced knowledge of payroll legislation.
Intermediate understanding of tax legislation.
Additional assets a candidate may possess include the following.
An advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
Experience working with Sage Intacct is preferred.
JOIN US!
We believe that our systems should help people achieve their greatest potential, not create barriers to their success. We are committed to building a work community that does the samerepresenting a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and ways of learningand we therefore welcome all applicants. Evident Change adheres to all applicable equal opportunity employment laws. For best consideration, apply before September 22, 2025. Submissions not received through JazzHR will not be accepted or considered. If you need assistance with an accommodation due to a disability, please email [emailprotected] or call (800) 306-6223. Visit EvidentChange.org for more information.
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Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist
STATUS: Part-time, 30 hours per week LOCATION: Remote; open to work from anywherewithin the United States with a strong preference for Madison, WI area Are you a person driven by details who thrives on keeping payroll accurate, compliant, and on time every pay period? Were seeking a detail-oriented part-time (30 hours per week) Payroll Specialist to manage our multi-state, bi-weekly payroll processes and ensure accurate, timely compensation for employees. This role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, verifying employee data, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll systems, audit procedures, and employee record management.
What will you do?
Get ready to:
Manage accurate and timely payroll processing and ensure compliance with payroll-related regulations.
Manage garnishments and other payroll deductions.
Review payroll transactions for completeness and investigate payroll discrepancies.
Reconcile vacation and leave accruals and ensure that leave hours are accurately coded and recorded.
Conduct annual workers compensation audit.
Calculate and handle payments toward the pension accrual account, flex benefits account, and prepaid accounts.
File and maintain payroll records and reports, including payroll journal entries and month-end closing journal activities.
Prepare reconciliations between accounting records and payroll records, including Form 941.
Respond in a timely fashion to payroll inquiries and requests for information.
File and maintain archives of various payroll files.
Our Compensation and Benefit Offerings
The national average compensation for this position is $3233 an hour (full-time annualized salary as $66,560 to $68,640 per year). Compensation within this range is dependent on experience, parity with peers, and where an employee lives. Evident Change offers a monthly stipend to support our work-from-anywhere culture as well as other great benefits, including customizable medical, vision, and dental coverage. Our comprehensive benefits package includes no-premium cost share for employee-only medical coverage, generous vacation and paid holidays, and a relaxed environment with support for work schedule flexibility where possible. Other benefits include life and long-term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave, and more.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Applicants with the following experience and skills will be considered candidates for this role.
Ability to work 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the need to be present between 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. CT.
A minimum of five years multi-state payroll processing experience.
A bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Advanced knowledge of payroll legislation.
Intermediate understanding of tax legislation.
Additional assets a candidate may possess include the following.
An advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
Experience working with Sage Intacct is preferred.
JOIN US!
We believe that our systems should help people achieve their greatest potential, not create barriers to their success. We are committed to building a work community that does the samerepresenting a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills, and ways of learningand we therefore welcome all applicants. Evident Change adheres to all applicable equal opportunity employment laws. For best consideration, apply before September 22, 2025. Submissions not received through JazzHR will not be accepted or considered. If you need assistance with an accommodation due to a disability, please email [emailprotected] or call (800) 306-6223. Visit EvidentChange.org for more information.