Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Industry: Finance / Financial Services
Location: Caribbean Region (Fully Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the preparation and execution of payroll processes for employees across multiple departments or entities. This role requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and a sound understanding of payroll systems and regulations within the financial services industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and administer end-to-end payroll for all employees (weekly bi-weekly or monthly depending on pay schedule).
- Maintain accurate employee records including new hires terminations benefits leaves bonuses and deductions.
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal payroll regulations and tax laws.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reports in a timely manner.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll earnings deductions and tax forms.
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate reports.
- Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate processing of pay changes.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect payroll operations by keeping all information secure.
- Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field ACCA Level II - III is a plus
- Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist Payroll Administrator or similar role.
- Solid understanding of payroll principles labor laws and tax regulations.
- Proficiency in payroll software (QuickBooks Peachtree Sage)
- Strong numerical and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within the financial services or finance industry is preferred.