Payroll Specialist (1099 Contractor) for Remote Accounting Firm
Payroll Specialist (1099 – Remote)
We are a fully remote accounting firm seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team as a 1099 independent contractor. This contract role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting related payroll tax and sales tax filings.
This position is ideal for a self-directed payroll professional who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple clients, and delivering accurate, timely payroll services in a fast-paced, remote environment.
What You’ll Do
• Process payroll for multiple clients across various states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable payroll laws
• Prepare, file, and remit payroll tax returns and payments on a timely basis
• Handle sales tax filings, payments, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client payroll-related questions, providing clear and professional support
• Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and related records to ensure accuracy
• Assist with onboarding new payroll clients, including payroll system setup and employee data entry
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll compliance changes and ensure clients remain in good standing
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client needs while maintaining independent contractor status
Contractor Requirements & Qualifications
• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or multi-client environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Familiarity with sales tax filings and multi-jurisdiction compliance is a plus
• Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar platforms
• Experience with sales tax software (e.g., Avalara, TaxJar, Vertex, or state e-filing portals) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or other payroll-related certifications a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Base Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
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We are a fully remote accounting firm seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team as a 1099 independent contractor. This contract role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and supporting related payroll tax and sales tax filings.
This position is ideal for a self-directed payroll professional who is comfortable working independently, managing multiple clients, and delivering accurate, timely payroll services in a fast-paced, remote environment.
What You’ll Do
• Process payroll for multiple clients across various states, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable payroll laws
• Prepare, file, and remit payroll tax returns and payments on a timely basis
• Handle sales tax filings, payments, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client payroll-related questions, providing clear and professional support
• Reconcile payroll reports, tax filings, and related records to ensure accuracy
• Assist with onboarding new payroll clients, including payroll system setup and employee data entry
• Monitor federal, state, and local payroll compliance changes and ensure clients remain in good standing
• Collaborate with internal teams to support client needs while maintaining independent contractor status
Contractor Requirements & Qualifications
• 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a public accounting firm or multi-client environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll tax compliance
• Experience processing multi-state payroll
• Familiarity with sales tax filings and multi-jurisdiction compliance is a plus
• Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar platforms
• Experience with sales tax software (e.g., Avalara, TaxJar, Vertex, or state e-filing portals) preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or other payroll-related certifications a plus
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Base Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Apply Now
Apply Now