Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Abronyx; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abronyx is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounting Specialist in City of Industry, California. This role combines full-cycle payroll administration with general accounting and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple locations and states.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of payroll laws, GL accounting, and financial systems, paired with meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience with multi-state payroll in CA and other states.
• Knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and wage-hour regulations.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, biweekly payroll processing across multiple locations and states.
• Review timecards, attendance records, employee information, and payroll adjustments.
• Process manual checks, off-cycle payments, garnishments, tax levies, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records within payroll, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization in City of Industry, California.

This role combines full-cycle, multi-state payroll administration with general accounting and financial reporting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll compliance, accounting processes, and financial systems, along with exceptional accuracy and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage full-cycle, biweekly payroll processing across multiple locations and states.
• Review timecards, attendance records, employee information, and payroll adjustments.
• Process manual checks, off-cycle payments, garnishments, tax levies, and benefit deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records within payroll, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Accounting & Financial Support

• Assist with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
• Participate in month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Assist with preparation and review of profit and loss statements.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, and Operations to maintain accurate financial records.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll and accounting experience.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Knowledge of federal and California payroll laws and wage and hour regulations.
• Understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Experience with payroll software, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closing.
• Experience supporting payroll audits, tax reporting, and financial analysis.