Payroll Specialist

We are partnered with a well-established CPA and advisory firm to hire a Part-Time Payroll Specialist with strong payroll compliance and accounting fundamentals experience. This on-site opportunity offers a consistent Monday-Wednesday schedule totaling approximately 15-20 hours per week.


This role is ideal for someone coming from an in-house payroll or payroll service bureau environment who enjoys building long-term client relationships while operating in a collaborative, compliance-focused accounting environment.


The Payroll Specialist will oversee payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and related accounting responsibilities for a select group of small and mid-sized business clients. This individual will serve as a trusted resource to both clients and internal team members while supporting accurate financial reporting and payroll operations.



Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple client entities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and multi-state payroll regulations
• Interpret and apply payroll compliance requirements related to remote employees, wage and hour regulations, overtime taxation, and benefit taxability
• Register clients with taxing agencies as needed
• Handle payroll tax filings, notices, agency correspondence, and tax resolution matters
• Prepare and distribute W-2, W-3, and 1099 forms
• Maintain payroll records and support audit readiness
• Support bookkeeping and accounting functions including reconciliations, payroll-related journal entries, and month-end close activities
• Prepare client-ready financial and payroll reporting
• Serve as a payroll and compliance resource for clients and internal stakeholders

• 2+ years of payroll and/or accounting experience
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll tax filings, notices, and agency correspondence
• Understanding of multi-state payroll and benefit taxability regulations
• QuickBooks Online experience is helpful but not required
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and client service skills
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented mindset

• Stable part-time schedule with consistent in-office hours
• Opportunity to build deeper client relationships instead of working in a high-volume processing environment
• Collaborative environment working directly with accounting and advisory professionals
• Compliance-focused role where professional judgment and expertise are valued
• Long-term opportunity with strong work-life balance and schedule predictability