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Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist

Cosan Group
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2025
Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting Specialist (Remote – KY)

**This is a remote/telecommute position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Louisville, KY**

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 to support our 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 and a healthy work-life balance—plus a chance to contribute to the company’s mission of innovative healthcare and operations excellence.
 
What You’ll Do:
 

Payroll:

  • 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.

  • Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll and benefits deductions.

Benefits Administration:

  • Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and support.

  • Handle enrollments, changes, and terminations in benefit plans.

  • Coordinate with vendors and brokers for renewals, audits, and compliance.

  • Ensure accurate benefit data entry in HRIS and payroll systems.

Accounting Support:

  • Assist with month-end close including journal entries and account reconciliations.

  • Support AP/AR functions and payroll-related account reconciliations.

  • Prepare operational and financial reports related to payroll and benefits.

  • Support internal, external, and government audit processes.

Collaboration & Projects:

  • Partner with HR to align benefits and compliance processes with organizational goals.

  • Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects as needed.

 
What We’re Looking For: 
  • A reliable, detail-driven professional with a strong understanding of payroll and accounting principles.

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

  • Willingness to adapt and collaborate across departments.


Required Qualifications:
  • 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, and accounting.
  • ​​​​​Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paychex) and accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks).
  • Familiarity with payroll regulations (FLSA, ERISA, etc.).
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Admin, or related field.
  • Experience Processing payroll for multi-state organization. 

 
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 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).
  • ​​​​​​​Availability required during standard business hours, with flexibility based on company needs.
  • Must be available to work late one evening per week.
  • Occasional availability outside of standard business hours as needed.
  • 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!
 

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000

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