• Sacramento, California
  • $40–$42 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

We're looking for a detail‑driven Payroll & Accounting Specialist to support payroll operations and core accounting activities. This role handles multi‑state payroll, assists with financial processes, and partners closely with HR and leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Responsibilities

  • Process bi‑weekly, off‑cycle, and monthly payroll for U.S. and international employees
  • Review timecards, resolve discrepancies, and support system updates
  • Maintain compliance with payroll regulations across multiple states
  • Perform payroll audits, reconcile reports, and address complex issues
  • Track leaves of absence and related benefit activity
  • Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries
  • Process manual checks and assist with incentive/bonus calculations
  • Support accounting with G/L reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and reporting
  • Track sales tax exemption documentation in Avalara
  • Collaborate with HR, managers, and accounting teams on ongoing needs
  • Contribute to additional projects and responsibilities as assigned


Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of payroll experience
  • Experience with ADPand strong Excel skills
  • Familiarity with QuickBooks
  • Strong understanding of payroll regulations and best practices
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
  • Effective communication and organizational skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$40–$42 Per Hour

Skills

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  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Human Resources Managementunmatched
  • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Sales Taxunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched

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