Payroll Specialist

About This Role

This is a core role in the payroll specialist team at Crednology. You'll contribute directly to supporting our infrastructure, operations, and business mission in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• •Process recurring payroll cycles for employees and contractors, including validation of timekeeping data
• •Maintain employee payroll records, tax setups, benefit deductions, and pay rate changes
• •Handle off-cycle payments, bonuses, reimbursements, and corrections with proper approvals
• •Coordinate payroll tax filings and reconciliations with internal finance and external vendors
• •Prepare and support year-end activities including W-2 and 1099 generation and distribution
• •Respond to payroll-related questions from employees with clear, timely communication
• •Reconcile payroll journals and reports; identify and resolve discrepancies before close
• •Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and evidence
• •Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, leave policies, and compliance updates

Requirements

• ✓3–4+ years of hands-on U.S. payroll processing experience
• ✓Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, wage and hour rules, and payroll tax compliance
• ✓Experience with end-to-end payroll cycles including deductions, PTO, leave, and garnishments
• ✓Proficiency with modern payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Workday Payroll, or similar
• ✓Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills for payroll reconciliation and reporting
• ✓Comfortable preparing and validating quarterly and year-end filings (W-2, 1099, 941, state returns)
• ✓High attention to detail, discretion, and ability to manage confidential data
• ✓FPC or CPP certification preferred but not required

What We Offer

• ✓Remote-first role with flexible, predictable part-time scheduling
• ✓Competitive compensation aligned with U.S. market rates
• ✓Paid time off accrual proportional to hours worked
• ✓Retirement plan access and long-term financial stability options
• ✓Home office and equipment support for remote productivity
• ✓Professional development reimbursement for payroll certifications and training
• ✓Collaborative finance and operations team with clear processes and accountability
• ✓Opportunity to expand scope and hours over time