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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. In this role, you will oversee payroll-related accounting, tax reporting, compliance, and processing activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity with the potential for extension, providing a dynamic environment to grow your expertise within the manufacturing industry.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare and post payroll journal entries while reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy
Maintain and reconcile payroll files, including 401(k) contributions, flexible spending accounts, and commuter deductions
Analyze and research complex payroll transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment
Collaborate with accounting teams to resolve outstanding items and complete account reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate tax filings by reconciling payroll registers and preparing business tax returns
Stay updated on payroll taxation requirements and implement changes to comply with regulations
Perform regular audits to verify payroll data and maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls
Act as a backup for payroll coordinators during peak periods and assist in improving department processes
Communicate system changes and prepare files for uploads while addressing out-of-balance conditions
Contribute to special projects and provide balance sheet analytics for management review
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
At least 2-4 years of payroll or general accounting experience
Proficiency in full-cycle payroll processes and ADP Workforce Now
Experience managing multi-state payroll and tax reporting
Strong knowledge of payroll taxation and compliance requirements
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PC-based systems
Ability to analyze and resolve discrepancies effectively
Excellent communication and organizational skills
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
401(k) or deferred compensation plan
paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time