Staff Payroll Accountant

Position Title: Staff Payroll Accountant

Location: Santa Ana, CA (on site)

Assignment Type: Permanent Hire

Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 annually bonus opportunity

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Payroll Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. This position is focused on the accounting and reconciliation side of payroll operations rather than payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large, fast-paced environment with strong knowledge of payroll accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

This role will partner closely with accounting, payroll, and HR teams to ensure payroll-related financial activity is accurately recorded and reconciled in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and general ledger accounts
• Calculate and record bonus and commission accruals on a quarterly and annual basis
• Perform payroll and benefits reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as needed
• Support month-end close activities related to payroll accounting and accruals
• Partner with payroll and HR teams to ensure accuracy and compliance of payroll-related financial data
• Prepare reporting and analysis related to payroll expenses, accruals, commissions, and benefits
• Maintain accurate documentation and support internal controls and audit requests
• Utilize advanced Excel functions to analyze and reconcile large data sets
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3 years of experience in payroll accounting or related accounting functions
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, accruals, reconciliations, and general ledger processes
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas
• Experience working in a high-volume or large company environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with payroll systems such as Dayforce is a plus
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.