Payroll Specialist

Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Location: Remote (LATAM)

Department: Finance / Operations

Type: Full-Time | Remote

Language: Professional English

WorkBetterNow (www.workbetternow.com) provides full-time positions for professionals in LATAM looking to work with United States-based companies. Our remote professionals come first and are the most important part of our team. If you want to be part of a company that values work-life balance and supports your professional development, you’re in the right place.

We are looking for professionals living in LATAM and the Caribbean who are proficient in English, have a minimum of 2 years of experience, and align with our company's core values. The ideal candidate is someone seeking remote work, valuing work-life balance, and demonstrating stability, commitment, and eagerness for career development.

Our Core Values

• Put our Talent first
• Pursuit of excellence/continuous learning
• Integrity and transparency
• Ownership mentality
• Pursuit of growth
• Excellent attitude

Benefits

Compensation & Growth

At WorkBetterNow, we believe in rewarding commitment and supporting long-term success. Our pay structure ensures your compensation evolves with your experience and tenure.

• Annual Adjustments: You’ll also receive a raise each year and company-wide compensation adjustments as we continue to grow together.

Work-Life Balance

• 100% remote work — enjoy the comfort and flexibility of working from home
• 18 paid vacation days + U.S. federal holidays
• Paid maternity/paternity leave (up to 2 months with 50% salary coverage after 1 year)

Job Description:

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for supporting our financial operations by managing and delivering accurate, timely invoices to Certified Professionals (CPs) and internal staff. This role also validates payroll data, tracks extra payments, and ensures payments are processed correctly. Additionally, the Payroll Assistant serves as a backup to the finance team and may be required to process payments during coverage periods.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational trust, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting the overall satisfaction of our CPs and team members.

Salary: $1,300 - $1,800, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send accurate invoices via HubSpot and manual systems
• Validate and update payroll data in HubSpot before each cycle
• Collaborate with internal Finance and Accounting teams
• Serve as backup for payment processing when needed

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in payroll or finance
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and Excel.
• Familiarity with payment platforms.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing audit-ready financial reports
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with CRM apps (e.g., HubSpot)
• Experience using AI tools for financial accuracy or automated reminders

What We’re Looking For

• High follow-through and accountability
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proactive communicator who works well independently
• Comfortable handling recurring tasks under tight deadlines
• Ownership mindset with a commitment to excellence
• Willingness to learn and adapt to fast-paced environments

Technical Requirements

• Processor: Intel 11th Gen (or equivalent AMD Ryzen 5000 series) for Windows users and M2 for Macs
• RAM: 16 GB minimum
• 25 - 50 Mbps Internet Speed (Min)

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Openings for

• Guatemala
• El Salvador
• Honduras
• Nicaragua
• Ecuador