Payroll Specialist

About the Company

Elevate LLC is a modern professional services platform designed to collaborate with ambitious accounting, tax, and advisory firms that want to grow. The organization supports these firms with capital, operational resources, technology, and strategic advice so they can expand while keeping their own identity and culture intact.

Role Summary

Elevate is hiring a Payroll Specialist to handle payroll and related administrative functions for several clients across different systems. The position calls for strong payroll knowledge, a solid understanding of compliance and employee benefits, and the ability to work independently with accuracy and consistency.

What You'll Do

• Run payroll cycles on a weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis for multiple clients using different payroll platforms.
• Check payroll inputs carefully to confirm the accuracy of wages, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Keep employee information current and process payroll changes and corrections as needed.
• Track payroll tax obligations and assist with timely filing and payment activities.
• Set up payroll tax accounts for new clients or entities when required.
• Administer 401(k) contribution processing and make sure remittances are completed on time.
• Prepare reporting related to workers’ compensation.
• Handle employee benefit administration, including enrollment actions and updates.
• Manage the full employee onboarding process from beginning to end.
• Support yearly audits and benefit renewal tasks.
• Respond to payroll questions from clients and employees in a clear and timely way.

Qualifications

This role is best suited to someone with at least 5 years of payroll experience, ideally in a setting with multiple clients or entities. You should understand payroll tax rules, compliance requirements, and benefit deductions, and be comfortable using systems such as Paychex, Intuit, or similar tools. The role also requires strong organization, careful attention to detail, the ability to manage competing deadlines, and solid communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 per year, based on experience and aligned with market compensation. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid firm holidays, and a discretionary performance bonus.

Additional Information

This is a remote, full-time opportunity. Benefits eligibility depends on the position, hours worked, and other qualifying criteria, and more details will be shared during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Elevate and its affiliated subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, religion or philosophy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.