Accounting Specialist

Addison Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Oakland, CA is seeking an Accounting Specialist focused on payroll and accounts payable to support its Finance team. This role requires meticulous record-keeping and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience and experience with HRIS and accounting systems; a Bachelor's degree is preferred but equivalent experience will be considered. Onsite position with 5x per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, dependable, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Process recurring and off-cycle payroll and maintain accurate employee records.
• Review timekeeping, deductions, employee changes, and payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll questions and maintain confidential payroll documentation.
• Process daily AP, including invoices, vendor setup, payments, and reconciliations.
• Review expense reports and corporate credit card activity.
• Support month-end/year-end activities and other Finance projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Accounting systems

Job description

Job: Accounting Specialist (Payroll & Accounts Payable)

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite: 5x onsite per week

Hourly Range: $43.94-$52.88, depending on experience

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

An established legal firm is seeking an Accounting Specialist to support its Finance team with a focus on payroll and accounts payable. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process recurring and off-cycle payroll and maintain accurate employee records
• Review timekeeping, deductions, employee changes, and payroll discrepancies.
• Respond to payroll questions and maintain confidential payroll documentation.
• Process daily AP, including invoices, vendor setup, payments, and reconciliations.
• Review expense reports and corporate credit card activity.
• Support month-end/year-end activities and other Finance projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Experience with payroll, HRIS, and accounting systems.
• Professional services or corporate environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information and competing deadlines.
• Collaborative, dependable, and hands-on approach.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.