Ref ID: 03080-0011789565
Classification: Payroll Administrator
Compensation: $20.90 to $24.20 hourly
Accountemps might have a Payroll Administrator position that’s right for you, if you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, know how to effectively problem solve, and possess a solid knowledge of Microsoft Office software. This Payroll Administrator opportunity is located in Los Angeles, California and is a long-term temporary role. If you want to work in the Social Care/Services industry, you might be interested in this Payroll Administrator opportunity at an innovative company. The role will be responsible for performing all functions necessary for the preparation and processing of employee payroll. Don’t wait—call us today to take the right steps toward advancing your career as part of an enthusiastic team with a thriving culture.
Your responsibilities
– Maintaining payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
– Preparing relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for circulation to department heads
– Calculate employer social security, unemployment, and worker compensation payments and employee federal and state income and social security taxes to determine payroll liabilities
– Compile summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages as part of report preparation
– Maintaining employee confidence and protecting payroll operations by keeping information confidential
– Handle other duties as necessary
– Manage payroll information requests and questions
– Supporting all internal and external audits related to payroll
– Manage and review, including verify, source documents
– Resolving payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
– Maintaining payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
– Handle payroll record updates by keeping changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers
– Using federal and state regulations and guidelines, ensure company compliance
– Able to reconcile employee deductions and other liabilities
Job Requirements:
– Outstanding data entry skills
– Time Cards experience desired
– Knowledge of Time Cards
– Multistate Payroll experience
– Well-founded grasp of Paycom
– Proven knowledge of garnishments payroll
– Payroll for over 500 employees experience highly desired
– Strong familiarity with Full Cycle Payroll
– 5+ years of payroll experience
– Knowledgeable about federal and state payroll regulations and requirements
– Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
– Previous experience handling high volume multi-state payroll, billing, licensing, AP, etc.
– Understanding of basic accounting principles and solid financial acumen
– Mastery of internal controls
– Meet and uphold Certified Payroll Professional criteria
– Dependability in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills in particular
– Prior experience using accounting software
Accountemps, a Robert Half Company, matches skilled accounting and finance professionals with remote or on-site jobs on a temporary and temporary-to-hire basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
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