Fractional Payroll Specialist

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013 when our founders realized that pen testing could improve. Today, our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective, and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empowers organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform and an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core, our customers can start a pen test in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 500 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. We aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations to continue nurturing our unique, rich, diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work.

We are looking for a Fractional Payroll Specialist to join our team, working 20 hours per week. In this role, you will manage end-to-end payroll operations for hourly and salaried employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will maintain payroll records in Paylocity, reconcile payroll data to the general ledger, and prepare payroll tax deposits and filings. This role also supports employee payroll inquiries and year-end reporting, including W-2 preparation, while partnering with the People team and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees, including garnishments, benefits, and taxes consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain employee payroll records in Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Reconcile payroll data to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax deposits and filings.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters.
• Stay up-to-date on payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting (W-2, etc.).
• Identify and recommend improvements to payroll processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with the people department and other departments as needed.
• Assist with other accounting tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of benefits-related processing (health, 401K, etc.)
• Remote working experience
• Proficient in Paylocity payroll software and Netsuite as ERP 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Cobalt is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The hourly rate range for this role is $40 - $50. A candidate’s hourly rate is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. The hourly range may differ in other states and may be impacted by proximity to major metropolitan cities. 

Cobalt (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer, and we want the best available persons for every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

Cobalt is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.