Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll)

LAAPA; West Hollywood (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 50%

Job summary

The City of West Hollywood is seeking an Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll) to support payroll operations. You will process biweekly payroll, enter timecard data, review leaves and benefit information, and audit payroll data for accuracy.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or equivalent and 3–4 years of related experience; municipal payroll knowledge and Tyler ERP experience are a plus. This role offers up to 50% remote work, subject to approval.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Three to four years of progressively responsible payroll-related experience.
• Municipal payroll familiarity is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret labor contracts and state/federal rules.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll and review timecards and leaves.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with reporting.
• Reconcile benefit deductions and payments to providers.
• Provide support to employees and supervisors on payroll matters.
• Maintain confidential payroll files, schedules, and databases.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and audits.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; support other finance functions as needed.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Payroll auditing

Timekeeping software

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Tyler Eden

Tyler ERP

Job description

The City of West Hollywood seeks an Accounting/Finance Specialist (Payroll) to support the City’s payroll operations. In this role, you will be responsible for processing biweekly payroll, including entering and reviewing timecard data, leaves, and benefit information; auditing payroll data for accuracy; applying MOU and employment contract provisions; preparing payroll closing activities; assisting with CalPERS, IRS, and other payroll audits; and supporting additional payroll compliance activities to ensure the City’s payroll is accurate, timely, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing employee timecards and processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Reconciling payroll accounts, preparing journal entries, and assisting with payroll reporting.
• Reconciling benefits deductions and processing payments to benefit providers.
• Providing support to employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters, deadlines, and corrections.
• Maintaining confidential payroll files, schedules, and databases.
• Assisting with year-end payroll processes and audit requests.
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Supporting additional functions within the General Accounting Division as needed.

The ideal candidate will

• Have a strong background in payroll and benefit administration; municipal or similar experience is highly preferred.
• Understand employee benefits administration, including health plan deductions, benefit reconciliations, and CalPERS retirement processing and reporting.
• Be able to interpret and apply labor contracts, administrative rules and regulations, and relevant state and federal laws.
• Have experience using financial, payroll, and timekeeping software; experience with Tyler Eden and Tyler ERP is a plus.
• Be detail-oriented, accurate, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Provide excellent customer service, work collaboratively, and communicate City policies with courtesy.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, organizational abilities, and professionalism.
• Be flexible and willing to support other finance areas as needed.

This position is eligible to work remotely for up to 50% of its time, subject to approval and based on the ongoing operational needs of the City.

Reports to: Accounting Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; and,

Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.