Payroll Specialist/Accountant

Location

Anaheim, CA | United States

Job description

Eastridge Workforce Solutions has partnered with a leading independent certified public accounting and consulting firm, in the search for an experienced Payroll/Accounting Specialist . In this unique role, you will oversee the payroll functions, support general accounting functions, as well as support general HR and new employee onboarding functions.

Payroll:

• Oversee all payroll functions and payroll processing.
• Ensure internal controls, system reviews are followed.
• Ensure the accuracy of every payroll prior to submission.
• Upon completion of payroll, review, analyze, post and reconcile payroll records and transactions to all accounts.
• Review & reconcile payroll and tax reports for federal, state, and local agencies as needed
• Possess knowledge of payroll-related requirements and regulations.
• Support employees with payroll and benefits needs, working alongside the Controller and HI Director.
• Prepare general ledger entries and post payroll adjustments which include benefit entries, deductions, payroll taxes, year-end adjustments, and accruals.
• Maintain payroll guidelines by devising and updating policies and procedures.
• Bring a strategic mindset to improving payroll and increase efficiency.
• Manage weekly timecard submittal for payroll compliance

Accounting:

· Assist in general accounting functions such as A/P, A/R and G/L.

· Performs general accounting entries, treasury/cash and budgetary reporting.

· Will work closely with in-house accountant to issuance of 1099’s and prepare other required filing.

· Assist Controller with preparing year end deferred expenses, year end accruals and year end assistance with financial statement audit.

· Gathers requested documentation and helps coordinate audits.

Human Resources:

· Assist with onboarding process, including but not limited to, new hire setup/data entry, and orientation administration.

· Attend college campus recruiting events alongside HR Director including but not limited to meet the firms and guest speaker events.

· Assist with corporate initiatives and corporate party planning events.

· Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Analytical skills, ability to interpret and communicate financial information.
• A minimum of an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree, or comparable experience
• Prior general ledger/accounting experience within a mid-size or large company is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use technology, tools and processes to stay highly organized.
• Must be self-motivated, highly detailed and organized, able to take initiative to make or adapt to changes.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of principles, practices, and functions of full-cycle in-house Payroll management.
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry, and the ability to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with internal team, all employee levels within the organization with an exceptional customer service focus.
• Strong software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, applicant tracking system experience is a plus. Previous experience with Paycom software .
• Well organized and efficient with handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits:

401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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$60k - $75k