_{14th May, 2026}

Do you love payroll?  Do you have law firm payroll experience?   Would you like to work with one of the top law firms in the US?   If so, R & W Group has a great new opportunity!   This is a fully remote position that can be in one of 24 states.    Note that you MUST be in the US.   
One of our favorite law firm clients is looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage the accurate and timely processing of all U.S. payrolls, including multi-state payroll compliance, year-end reporting, and payroll-related reconciliations. This role partners closely with Human Resources, Benefits, and Accounting and requires strong payroll expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced professional services environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of all U.S. payrolls, including multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 
• Review and approve employee tax elections, direct deposit changes, deductions, final pay, and PTO payouts. 
• Analyze payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax and wage laws, including multi-jurisdiction requirements. 
• Support payroll audits and maintain internal controls and audit-ready payroll records. 
• Prepare payroll workpapers, uploads, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for each payroll cycle. 
• Partner with Human Resources on salary changes, leave administration, onboarding, and terminations. 
• Coordinate with Benefits to ensure accurate payroll deductions. 
• Work with Accounting to resolve payroll issues and support accurate general ledger posting. 
• Maintain payroll tracking tools and reconciliation documents, including manual check logs. 
• Respond to employee and management payroll inquiries and explain payroll calculations and deductions clearly. 
• Complete employment verifications as requested. 
• Stay current on payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and FLSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience required. 
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment strongly preferred. 
• CPP certification preferred; FPC certification accepted. 
• Strong experience processing multi-state payrolls and managing related tax compliance. 
• Proficiency with UKG (formerly Kronos/Ultimate Software) or a similar enterprise payroll/HRIS platform. 
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and CSV/template creation. 
• Ability to troubleshoot payroll system, interface, and file transmission issues. 
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, gross-to-net calculations, payroll accounting, and wage and hour compliance. 
• Experience preparing payroll journal entries and reconciling payroll liability accounts. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and meet strict deadlines. 
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a client-service mindset. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 
• Flexibility to work additional hours during peak payroll periods and year-end processing. 
• Reliable team player who can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

 
Solid compensation ($63 - $90k, depending upon experience, plus OT and a potential annual bonus).  You would be working a 37.5-hour work week.  Great benefits including health insurance.   Great team.  Apply online or register with us at www.r-wgroup.com.  

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