Payroll Specialist

Trident Consulting

Aliso Viejo, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Business Operations, Consulting, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Federal Laws and Regulations, Fortune 500 Customers, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Outsourcing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Professional Services, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), State Laws and Regulations, Stock Purchase Plans, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
Aliso Viejo, CA
POSTED
19 days ago
Trident Consulting is currently seeking a " Payroll Specialist " for one of our industry-leading clients.

Job Title: Payroll Specialist
Location: Aliso Viejo, CA (100% Onsite, 5 Days/Week)
Type: Contract
Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $48/hr W2

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state U.S. payroll operations and support international payroll activities. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, payroll journal entries, W-2 processing, and compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Process multi-state U.S. payroll using outsourced payroll systems
  • Maintain employee payroll records and personnel changes
  • Manage payroll taxes, garnishments, 401(k), and stock purchase plan deductions
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Support international payroll coordination
  • Assist with audits, SOX compliance, and workers' compensation reporting
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of payroll processing experience
  • Experience with multi-state payroll
  • Knowledge of payroll taxes, garnishments, and payroll compliance
  • Exposure to general ledger and journal entries
  • Strong Excel and ERP system knowledge
  • Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

About Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we've partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com .


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