Payroll Specialist

Milestone Business Solutions is seeking a remote Payroll Specialist to collaborate with our internal team and small-business clients.

Who We Are

Milestone is a rapidly growing professional services firm that provides Outsourced Accounting, HR, and Payroll services to small and medium-sized businesses. We are a remote-first company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, but have a national footprint.

Our team members are talented, committed and fun-loving. Our culture is collegial and supportive, and we don’t believe in office politics.

Who You Are

• You are customer-oriented and believe professional services should be a partnership built on solid communication and proactive support.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to get things done and done well.
• You enjoy new challenges and believe you should leave things better than you found them.

What You’ll Do

You will administer weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for companies across the country in various systems and industries. You will provide our clients with innovative, structured solutions that scale, add value and build trust.

A Day in the Life

• Accurately process client payroll, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and internal policies
• Ensure hours are properly imported from Time & Attendance systems
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, raises, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports
• Submit 401k and HSA contributions as needed
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all payroll-related systems used by our clients (including 401K and HRIS) to serve our clients’ needs now and provide recommendations for their business in the future

Payroll Milestones Under Your Belt

• 4+ years of direct, hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience working with multi-state companies/clients.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance.
• Excellent time management and strict adherence to deadlines.
• Experience in some or all of the following systems is highly preferred.
  • Gusto, Paylocity, Rippling, ADP, Paychex, iSolved, Paycom.
• Certifications like CPP or FPC are preferred but not required
• Bachelors degree preferred. Experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Milestone offers competitive compensation and benefits, paid time away from work benefits, and a flexible work environment. This is a remote position, but occasional travel to the Indianapolis, Indiana area is required.

Milestone is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To learn more about Milestone, visit our website at www.milestone.inc.