• Sacramento, California
  • $65,000–$75,000
15 days ago

Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Midtown Sacramento, CA | $65,000 - $75,000

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a respected nonprofit organization to identify a Payroll Specialist for their growing team.

This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization known for its professional culture, collaborative environment, and commitment to serving the community. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and takes pride in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

What You'll Do

  • Process multi-cycle payroll accurately and timely
  • Maintain employee payroll records and data
  • Review timekeeping information and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Process payroll-related deductions, garnishments, and benefits
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and assist with reporting
  • Support audits and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation
  • Partner with HR and Accounting to address payroll questions and issues

What We're Looking For

  • 4+ years of payroll processing experience required
  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
  • Experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
  • High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment is a plus

Why Apply?

  • Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
  • Established, mission-driven nonprofit organization
  • Professional and collaborative culture
  • Midtown Sacramento location
  • Stable team with strong employee retention
  • Opportunity to make an impact while advancing your career

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to join an organization that values accuracy, teamwork, and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Ledgent Finance & Accounting.

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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSacramento, California
Salary$65,000–$75,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Employee Retentionunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Nonprofitunmatched
  • Payroll Accountingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Software/Servicesunmatched
  • Payroll Taxunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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