Payroll Specialist - Freelance, Remote

Magic
Philippines
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 7 - 7 hourlyFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Root-cause analysis","Error detection","Organizational skills","Communication"]

Own accurate, compliant U.S. payroll processing for a high-volume, shift-based workforce. You’ll process on-cycle and off-cycle payroll adjustments, calculate gross-to-net impacts for taxes and deductions, and record tips and reimbursements with correct taxable treatment. Investigate W-2 suspensions and data mismatches using exception reports, maintain audit trails, and handle employment verification requests while collaborating with Finance and Customer Success via Slack.

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Payroll Specialist - Freelance, Remote

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Job Summary

Own accurate, compliant U.S. payroll processing for a high-volume, shift-based workforce. You’ll process on-cycle and off-cycle payroll adjustments, calculate gross-to-net impacts for taxes and deductions, and record tips and reimbursements with correct taxable treatment. Investigate W-2 suspensions and data mismatches using exception reports, maintain audit trails, and handle employment verification requests while collaborating with Finance and Customer Success via Slack.
Location: Philippines
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Process on-cycle and off-cycle payroll adjustments with high accuracy, including gross-to-net impacts for taxes and deductions.
  • •Enter, validate, and reconcile payroll changes within the payroll platform before payroll close.
  • •Record and reconcile tips, service charges, and reimbursements with correct taxable vs. non-taxable treatment.
  • •Investigate and resolve W-2 suspensions and related data mismatches using exception reports, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  • •Handle employment verification requests and maintain organized, confidential records and audit trails.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 7 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •Hands-on experience using the company’s payroll platform.
  • •2+ years of U.S. payroll processing experience in an hourly/high-volume environment.
  • •Proven ability to calculate payroll adjustments, including tips and reimbursements.
  • •Working knowledge of W-2s, withholding, and taxable vs. non-taxable reimbursements.
  • •Integrity and attention to detail handling confidential information (PII).
Experience:2+ yearsU.S. payroll
Skills:Problem-solvingRoot-cause analysisError detectionOrganizational skillsCommunication
Tech Stack:Payroll systemsSpreadsheetsSlack

Company Brief

Magic
Provides on‑demand dedicated virtual executive assistants and concierge services for businesses and executives, matching clients with trained remote assistants and AI-enabled support to handle administrative, sales, and personal tasks.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 50M to 100M
Growth: Growth Stage Startup
Funding: Series A
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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