Payroll Assistant Remote Job ($18–$22/hr)
An entry-level Payroll Assistant role that works fully from home. If you like tidy numbers, clear checklists and getting things right the first time, this work from home job is a solid way into payroll and accounting.
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About this Payroll Assistant job
The employer provides payroll and accounting support to a range of clients. Their whole business is making sure people get paid correctly and on time, while keeping employee and financial data private. As a Payroll Assistant you would help the team with day-to-day payroll work: data entry, record keeping, admin tasks and getting each payroll ready for review.
It is an entry-level position, so you will not be thrown in alone. You work under experienced payroll professionals, learn the process step by step, and take on more as you prove you are reliable. Among remote jobs in payroll, that kind of guidance is not always easy to find.
What a Payroll Assistant does each day
- 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 payroll systems following set procedures
- Check timesheets and payroll paperwork for completeness, accuracy and consistency
- Keep digital payroll files and supporting documents organized
- Enter new hires, terminations, direct deposit details, deductions and other changes
- Manage payroll calendars, checklists and processing deadlines
- Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation
- Help with basic reconciliations and look into payroll discrepancies
- Follow up with team members when payroll information is missing or incomplete
- Support client payroll communications under senior team members
- Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll documents and reporting
- Give admin support to the payroll, bookkeeping and accounting teams
- Protect the confidentiality of employee, client, payroll, tax and financial information
What you need
- Sharp attention to detail and a habit of double-checking
- Good organization and time management
- Comfort following procedures and meeting deadlines
- Microsoft Office skills, or a willingness to build them
- Basic spreadsheet and data-entry skills
- Clear spoken and written communication
- Discretion with confidential information
- Openness to feedback and corrections
- Dependable, professional work habits
- Ability to work on your own at home while staying in touch with the team
Nice to have
- Past admin, payroll, bookkeeping, accounting or customer service experience
- Experience with Excel and payroll or accounting software
- A basic grasp of payroll, bookkeeping or accounting ideas
- Experience handling confidential employee or financial data
- Relevant coursework, training or a professional certification
Pay for this WFH Payroll Assistant role
The hourly range for this Payroll Assistant job is $18.00 to $22.00, depending on your experience. For a remote entry-level role with on-the-job training, that is a fair starting point for anyone looking for WFH jobs in finance and admin.
Tips to apply for remote payroll jobs
- Lead your resume with accuracy: mention any work with numbers, records, invoices or timesheets, even from a non-payroll job.
- List the tools you know, such as Excel, Google Sheets, QuickBooks or any payroll software.
- Show you can work alone: a line about meeting deadlines without supervision helps for remote jobs.
- Keep it clean. A payroll employer will notice typos, so proofread before you send anything.
- Apply early. Entry-level WFH jobs with $18 to $22 pay tend to attract a lot of applicants.
Payroll Assistant job FAQs
Is this Payroll Assistant job really remote?
Yes. The listing describes a remote position and asks for someone who can work independently from home while staying in regular contact with the team.
Do I need payroll experience to apply?
No. It is an entry-level role and the employer says it wants people willing to learn payroll and accounting processes. Admin, bookkeeping or customer service experience helps, but it is not required.
How much does a Payroll Assistant earn here?
The posted range is $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
What skills matter most for this WFH job?
Accuracy, organization, deadline discipline, basic spreadsheet skills and the ability to keep payroll information confidential. Good written communication also matters because most of the work happens remotely.
How do I apply for the Payroll Assistant job?
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The employer 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.
