Remote Payroll Assistant

Company: The Williston Northampton School
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Remote
Schedule: MondayFriday

Job Summary

The Williston Northampton School is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Remote Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate will assist with payroll processing maintain employee payroll records verify timesheets and provide excellent support to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries. This position requires strong attention to detail confidentiality and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing biweekly and monthly payroll for faculty staff and administrative employees.
• Review and verify employee timesheets attendance records and payroll data for accuracy.
• Enter payroll information into payroll systems and maintain accurate employee records.
• Assist with payroll deductions benefits administration garnishments and tax withholdings.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay deductions direct deposits and payroll policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance departments to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support year-end payroll activities including tax documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates or bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Finance or a related field preferred.
• Previous payroll accounting administrative or data entry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
• Experience with payroll software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible remote work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Williston Northampton School is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.