Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist
Cosan Group
Full-time
Remote
United States
$55,000 - $65,000 USD yearly
Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist (Remote – KY)
**This is a remote/telecommute position. Candidates must reside within the United States**
Job Title: Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Exempt hourly role
Full-Time Opportunities Available
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll, benefits, and accounting? Join our dynamic Finance team as a Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations while supporting the employee experience. This remote role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with both Finance and HR teams in a mission-driven organization.
Why Choose Us?
At Cosán Group, we value precision, teamwork, and service. As part of our Finance department, you'll enjoy a collaborative work environment, structured support, and opportunities to grow your career in payroll and accounting. We offer a flexible remote schedule with occasional travel for in-person meetings, a healthy work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to a company focused on innovative healthcare and operations excellence.
What You’ll Do:
What We’re Looking For:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation & Benefits:
Work Environment & Requirements:
If you're ready to bring your payroll and accounting expertise to a mission-driven organization and grow your career in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment—apply today!
**This is a remote/telecommute position. Candidates must reside within the United States**
Job Title: Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Exempt hourly role
Full-Time Opportunities Available
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll, benefits, and accounting? Join our dynamic Finance team as a Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial operations while supporting the employee experience. This remote role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working closely with both Finance and HR teams in a mission-driven organization.
Why Choose Us?
At Cosán Group, we value precision, teamwork, and service. As part of our Finance department, you'll enjoy a collaborative work environment, structured support, and opportunities to grow your career in payroll and accounting. We offer a flexible remote schedule with occasional travel for in-person meetings, a healthy work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to a company focused on innovative healthcare and operations excellence.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage bi-weekly payroll processing across all Cosán entities
- Maintain up-to-date payroll records including hires, terminations, changes, bonuses, and deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
- Oversee year-end activities including W-2 and 1095 distribution
- Administer benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Serve as the point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and support
- Coordinate benefits enrollments, terminations, and changes
- Support accurate benefit data entry into HRIS and payroll systems
- Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
- Prepare operational and financial reports related to payroll and benefits
- Support internal, external, and government audit processes
- Collaborate with HR and Finance to align payroll and compliance processes
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Reliable, detail-driven professional with strong payroll and accounting knowledge
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Team player who thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, and accounting
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paychex)
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks)
- Understanding of payroll regulations (FLSA, ERISA, etc.)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience processing payroll for a multi-state organization
- Reside within 50 miles of Louisville, KY
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $55,000 – $65,000 based on experience
- Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly internet stipend for remote work
- Employee Assistance Program including mental health resources
Work Environment & Requirements:
- 100% Remote (must reside within 50 miles of Louisville, KY)
- Monday–Friday availability during business hours with flexibility as needed
- Must be available to work one late evening per week
- Occasional availability outside standard hours based on business needs
- In-person travel required 4–6 times per month for meetings and collaboration
If you're ready to bring your payroll and accounting expertise to a mission-driven organization and grow your career in a dynamic, remote-friendly environment—apply today!