US Payroll Specialist
CloudPay
Accounting & Finance
Costa Rica
Posted on Mar 20, 2025
| US Payroll Specialist | |
| VN3656 | |
| Full Time | |
| San Jose | |
| Costa Rica | |
| CloudPay is looking for an experienced US Payroll Specialist with strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll software, and expertise in federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This position requires strong experience within US payroll processes and legislation that includes working knowledge of taxes, reciprocity agreements and local taxation. The US Payroll Specialist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in addition to processing payrolls following all established statutory requirements and internal processes and able to work collaboratively with CloudPay global payroll operations teams. Please submit your CV in English | |
| Daily Duties and Main Responsibilities will include: • Analyze payroll-related information to ensure accurate distribution of funds and payroll • Prepares reports, tax filings, correspondence and other written materials (including but not limited to monthly payroll reports, transmittal memos) as written reference or for compliance with district, state, national or international statutory requirements • Partner with the Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery to Operations • Support the Software Release process by validating that new features have been accurately developed • Support any parallel runs if testing is needed on a new requirement • Ability to reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information prior to processing payroll • Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing • Maintains payroll information, files and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance • Assist in the validation of payroll requirements to ensure that sufficient information is provided by the client to enable set-up and configuration are completed successfully | |
| Attributes and Experience Required: • Good experience in US payroll processing and legislation • Knowledge of multi-state payroll rules and processing. • Strong understanding of US payroll laws, taxes, garnishments, and deductions. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both English and Spanish, with the ability to explain payroll details clearly. • Problem-solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially when resolving payroll discrepancies. • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively, especially during payroll cycles and year-end processes • Team player with the ability to share information and interact positively with others • Accounting and Bookkeeping experience would be an advantage • Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred. #LI-AC1 #LI-HYBRID | |
| Package and Benefits: • Competitive annual salary • 15 days annual leave, national holidays • Private Medical, Dental and Vision Care Insurance • Birthday Leave • Flexible Hybrid Working • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Personal and professional development opportunities • Friendly working environment CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. |