Payroll Assistant
An entry-level Work from Home job in payroll operations. Prepare payrolls, keep records clean and learn the trade from experienced payroll pros. One of the better WFH Jobs for detail-minded beginners.
- Remote (United States)
- Entry-level
- Payroll & Accounting
- Work from Home Jobs
About this Payroll Assistant role
If you like numbers that add up and checklists that get ticked, this Payroll Assistant opening is worth a look. The employer is a payroll and accounting operations provider that works for a mix of clients. Its whole job is getting people paid correctly and on time while keeping employee and financial data private. The client isn’t named in the listing, and applications go through RemoteHunter.
As the Payroll Assistant you handle the day-to-day: data entry, recordkeeping, admin support and payroll preparation, always under the guidance of senior payroll staff. It’s a genuine entry point among Remote Jobs USA, and the pay is solid for a role that doesn’t ask for years of experience.
What a Payroll Assistant does all day
Getting payrolls ready
- Help prepare client payrolls on weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly schedules
- Collect and organize hours, payroll changes, reimbursements, bonuses and commissions
- Enter payroll and employee data into the payroll system following set procedures
- Keep payroll calendars, checklists and processing deadlines on track
Checking and fixing
- Review timesheets and payroll paperwork for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Help with basic payroll reconciliations and research discrepancies
- Chase teammates when payroll information is missing or incomplete
Records and support
- Enter new hires, terminations, direct deposit details, deductions and other changes
- Maintain organized digital payroll files and supporting documents
- Prepare payroll reports, plus quarterly and year-end documentation
- Support client payroll communications under senior team members
- Give admin support to the payroll, bookkeeping and accounting teams
- Protect the confidentiality of employee, client, tax and financial information
Other payroll and admin duties come up as assigned, which is normal for a Payroll Assistant on a small operations team.
What you need for this WFH job
- Strong attention to detail and a habit of getting things right
- Good organization and time management, and comfort meeting deadlines
- Ability to follow procedures and checklists
- Microsoft Office skills, or a real willingness to build them
- Basic spreadsheet and data-entry skills
- Clear verbal and written communication
- Discretion with confidential information
- Willingness to learn payroll and accounting, and to take feedback and fix mistakes
- Dependable, professional habits and the ability to work independently from home while staying in touch with the team
Nice to have
- Past admin, payroll, bookkeeping, accounting or customer service work
- Excel experience and some payroll or accounting software
- Basic payroll, bookkeeping or accounting concepts
- Experience handling confidential employee or financial data
- Relevant coursework, training or a certification
Pay for the Payroll Assistant job
The listed range is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, set by experience. For a remote entry-level Payroll Assistant, that sits comfortably among Work from Home Jobs that need no specialist degree. The listing doesn’t mention benefits, so ask about them during the interview.
Before you apply: tailor your résumé to the Payroll Assistant job. If you’ve done anything with timesheets, invoices, spreadsheets or customer records, put it near the top. Accuracy is the whole game in payroll, so a clean, typo-free application helps. Looking for more WFH Jobs like this? Check the Remote Jobs USA hub.
How to apply
Use the button below to open the application page. Applications for this Payroll Assistant role run through RemoteHunter, so you’ll finish everything there.
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Payroll Assistant FAQs
Is the Payroll Assistant job fully remote?
Yes. The listing is for a remote Payroll Assistant role in the United States, so it counts as a Work from Home job. You’ll be expected to work independently and keep in regular contact with the team.
How much does this Payroll Assistant job pay?
The hourly range is $18.00 to $22.00, depending on your experience.
Do I need payroll experience to apply?
No. It’s an entry-level position and the listing asks for a willingness to learn payroll and accounting. Past admin, bookkeeping or customer service work counts in your favor, though.
What skills matter most for this role?
Attention to detail, organization, basic Excel and data entry, and good judgment with confidential information. Clear written communication matters too, since you’ll be sorting out missing payroll details with teammates.
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The employer states it is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or national origin.
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