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How much do remote payroll auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote payroll auditor in the United States is $57,030.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $62,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Payroll Auditor vs Remote Payroll Specialist?

AspectRemote Payroll AuditorRemote Payroll Specialist
CertificationsCPA, payroll auditing certificationsPayroll certification, ADP, or QuickBooks certifications
Primary RoleReviewing payroll accuracy, compliance, and internal controlsProcessing payroll, data entry, employee inquiries
Work EnvironmentAudit departments, finance teams, remote optionsHR, finance, or payroll departments, often remote
Industry UsageAccounting, finance, auditing firmsHuman resources, payroll service providers

While both roles involve payroll, the Remote Payroll Auditor focuses on verifying payroll accuracy and compliance through audits, often requiring accounting or auditing certifications. In contrast, the Remote Payroll Specialist handles payroll processing and employee inquiries, emphasizing data entry and customer service. Both roles can be remote and are essential in payroll management, but their core responsibilities and required credentials differ.

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Infographic showing various Remote Payroll Auditor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,030 per year, or $27.4 per hour.

Senior Payroll Analyst - maybe eligible for telework*

Savannah River Mission Completion

Aiken, SC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site (SRS). 

The Senior Payroll Analyst analyzes, audits, reconciles and resolves payroll processing and employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing. Ensures payroll reporting, policies and payments are compliant with company policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable regulations. Researches and interprets applicable regulatory requirements and resolves tax, withholding, garnishment, and wage/hour issues for payroll processing. Responds to auditing and regulatory inquiries. Creates operating procedures/practices, monitors monthly journal entries and accrual schedules. May work with system programmers and/or vendor to achieve solutions or administer company payroll system with outside service provider.

This position may be eligible for restricted remote telework in accordance with the SRMC Telework policy.  See Additional Information* below for details.

Responsibilities
  • Verifies manual pay lines are accurate before submitting for payment.
  • Extracts, analyzes, and reconciles payroll, deduction, tax and benefit data on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis for timely and accurate payment and booking.  This includes, but is not limited to, deductions/accounts such as medical, dental, vision, 401K, FSA, federal, state and local tax, life insurance, worker's compensation, child support, garnishments, and specialty deductions such as credit union and car insurance for employees.
  • Investigates out of balance situations and conducts research to resolve.  Ensures all accounts balance according to company policy or practice.
  • Produces wire transfers, accounts payable vouchers, ACH, and positive pay files.
  • Reviews benefit administrative fee invoices and prepares paperwork for payment.
  • Accumulates data to prepare and submit quarterly and yearly Federal and State Tax Returns (ie. 941 forms)
  • Prepares file for journal entry cost redistribution.
  • Researches and processes payroll and benefit adjustment entries.
  • Handles wage under/overpayments.  Acquires repayment if possible.
  • Calculates and prepares off cycle check requests.
  • Tracks ongoing benefit expenses for company budgeting/costing purposes.
  • Compiles, analyzes and submits payroll, benefit and other information for periodic and adhoc reports such as the semi-annual report on compensation or the annual WFIS report to satisfy DOE requirements/requests.
  • Works with SRMC employees who believe their paycheck is inaccurate or who may have taxation or garnishment issues.  Investigates, resolves and communicates back to employee.
  • Improves and streamlines work activities and processes. 
  • May train others still learning the discipline or act as mentor.
  • Ensures payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, and federal, state and IRS regulations.
  • Responds to auditing, corporate and regulatory inquiries.
  • Works with system support to achieve solutions to issues or process improvements.
  • Completes monthly and quarterly General Ledger account reconciliations.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related plus progressive experience in payroll or accounting. 

Additional Information: 

  • Incumbents not possessing a Bachelor's degree may qualify with an additional 4 years of applicable experience or combination of education or experience
  • *This position may support a percentage of telework in accordance with the SRMC Telework Policy (Remote Restricted: The employee must remain within the local commuting area - e.g., within 2 hours - of the worksite for business reasons.)

    Teleworking employees may work offsite, typically at home. All teleworking arrangements must be approved at the discretion of Management on a case-by-case basis based on a number of factors, including - without limitation - business need, the nature of the job, employee experience, management preference, and state-by-state legal compliance/requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with at least one payroll system
  • Experience with databases and familiarity with queries
  • Strong understanding of accruals, debits and credits
  • In-depth understanding of the end-to-end payroll cycle and how it translates to general accounting systems and reporting
  • Understanding of financial systems
  • Highly organized
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc)
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently in most situations
  • Customer service oriented
About

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), a prime contractor for the US Department of Energy, is responsible for managing the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site's Liquid Waste operations contract. Located in Aiken, South Carolina, SRMC is a limited liability company formed by nuclear operations and environmental remediation global leaders BWXT, Amentum, and Fluor. The SRMC Team is responsible for the closure of waste tanks, the operation of the Savannah River Site's Defense Waste Processing Facility, tank farm operations and associated production and disposal facilities.  www.savannahrivermissioncompletion.com

Benefits

Savannah River Mission Completion offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan - 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Minimum PayUSD $69,000.00/Yr.Maximum PayUSD $114,000.00/Yr.Pay DisclaimerExceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization."EEO Statement

Savannah River Mission Completion is committed to equal employment opportunity to employees and qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, or genetics. Our equal employment opportunity policies encompass all aspects of the employment relationship, including application and hiring, promotion and transfer, selection for training opportunities, wage and salary administration.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME