Accounting Specialist (Property Tax & Payroll)

Temp to Hire

Pay $22 an hour

Monday through Friday

Accounting Specialist (Property Tax & Payroll)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support property tax administration, payroll processing, cash management, fixed assets, and general accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process property tax payments, refunds, supplemental taxes, and tax notices.
• Maintain property tax databases and communicate with property owners and county agencies.
• Assist with property tax budgeting and reporting.
• Record cash receipts, cash disbursements, and intercompany transactions.
• Process fixed asset purchases, disposals, and related accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries, audit schedules, and financial support reports.
• Review and process payroll, timekeeping records, payroll adjustments, garnishments, and payroll reconciliations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide backup support for payroll operations.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and accounting experience considered.
• Experience with payroll, property taxes, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or general accounting preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Climate-controlled office environment.
• Regular use of computers, calculators, telephones, and other office equipment.

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.