Payroll Accountant - Robert Half Finance & Accounting (California)
Description
Gary Daum is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a challenging position with an industry leader and a strong career growth opportunity. One of Robert Half Finance and Accounting clients is currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. To be considered, interested candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively and deliver strong internal customer service while working in a deadline-driven environment. You will contribute to the timely and accurate payroll production for employees as the Payroll Administrator. Act now and submit an application today! This full-time employment opportunity is based in the Mountain View, California area.
What you get to do every day:
- Perform regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger
- Examine payroll areas, fringe benefit reporting, and pay practices related to FLSA to determine how those practices apply to advise management
- Manage quarterly and year-end payroll reports
- Be of help to staff with PTO accruals, wage deductions, fringe benefits, general questions related to payroll, and other pay related issues
- Formulate systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data
- Prepare voluntary deductions, as well as wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary authorities
- Abide with current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes and other required reporting
- Analyze data entered by others in the payroll software to include, but not limited to salary/wage increases, benefit deductions, employee termination dates, and employee leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leave
- Aim for timely processing of payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles
- Advance internal business partners, Information Technology, and Human Resources to ensure security protocols for pay systems
Requirements
- CPP or FPC desired
- Experienced in HRIS system and high proficiency with spreadsheets
- 3+ years of payroll experience
- Proficient in garnishments, processing liens, and various withholdings
- Month end closings experience desired
- Command of Month-end Close Activities
- Deep understanding of Accounts Payable (AP)
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time 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.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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