Payroll Specialist
$58,240–$72,800 year
On-site · Sacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Payroll Specialist responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for 400+ employees (including one international location), auditing timecards, ensuring tax compliance, coordinating payroll software updates and state setup, and generating reports. Requires multi-state payroll experience, proficiency with Paylocity and accounting software, advanced Excel skills, strong confidentiality, and effective communication within a collaborative accounting team.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- Payroll Practitioner Certificate preferred
- 5+ years of payroll experience; manufacturing is a plus
- Multi-state payroll experience is required
- Proficiency in payroll software (i.e. Paylocity) and Excel
- Knowledgeable with accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics)
- Ability to manage confidential information
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong Excel skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, with multitasking ability
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