Assists with payroll processing, including employee changes, wages, benefits, taxes, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposits. Maintains payroll records, reports, reconciliations, and compliance documentation; supports audits, journal entries, month-end reporting, tax notice resolution, and employee inquiries. Ensures payroll transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
About us
LifeMD is a leading provider of virtual primary care committed to enhancing access to quality and affordable virtual and in-home healthcare. Catering to a wide range of health needs, LifeMD covers over 200 conditions, including primary care, men’s and women’s health, allergy & asthma, and dermatology. The company operates a vertically-integrated proprietary digital care platform, backed by a 50-state affiliated medical group and a US-based patient care center. LifeMD was recently ranked #166 in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 500.
About the Role
LifeMD is looking for a passionate, self-starter with strong technical accounting aptitude to join our rapidly growing company as Payroll Associate. The position reports directly to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Associate will assist in the oversight and data entry for the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with all government regulations.
Responsibilities
- The Payroll associate’s primary role is to maintain, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including new hires, terms, salaries, hourly wages/timecards, benefits, garnishments, taxes, other deductions, and direct deposits
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
- Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, and preparation of off cycle pay
- Assists in the preparation of journal entries and month-end reports
- Oversees tax compliance by payroll provider and provides resolution of routine tax notices and changes to tax requirements
- Reconciles all payroll-related accounts and activities
Requirements
- Two to three years of related experience required
- Knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, reconciliation, internal controls (SOX), vacation policies, and payroll taxes
- Proficient with Google Office Suite
- Proficient with payroll software and expense report software, Rippling HRIS experience is a plus
- knowledge of accounting principles
- Ability to follow instructions for multiple projects with competing priorities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
Benefits
- $65,000-$80,000 annual salary
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, Roth 401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Flexible PTO Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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