Associate Payroll Accountant - Temp to Hire

RealREPP; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Professional development

Employee-owned

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

RealREPP partners with a growing organization to hire an Associate Accountant in California. The role focuses on payroll processing, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy with strong compliance practices. 0–3 years of payroll experience and an Associate’s degree are preferred.

This position offers a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment within a 100% employee‑owned company. The successful candidate will handle wage garnishments, employment verifications, and audits while using MS

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 0-3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll deductions, tax forms, and employment verification processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Adaptable and flexible in changing environments.
• Works effectively under direct supervision and within established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposit and federal/state tax withholding updates.
• Assist with wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other payroll deductions.
• Process employment verification requests while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Support audits, unemployment claims, subpoenas, and other compliance-related payroll requests.
• Enter, validate, and monitor payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist with payroll processing and special projects as assigned.
• Follow company policies, legal requirements, and accounting standards.
• Respond promptly to employee and external inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Confidentiality

Communication

Compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RealREPP is a nationally recognized, full-service recruitment firm who has teamed up with a growing, stable, and dynamic organization to assist them in hiring an Associate Accountant in undefined, undefined. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that offers a collaborative, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Position Details

• Maintain employee payroll records, including direct deposit and federal/state tax withholding updates.
• Assist with wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other payroll deductions.
• Process employment verification requests while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Support audits, unemployment claims, subpoenas, and other compliance-related payroll requests.
• Enter, validate, and monitor payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist with payroll processing and special projects as assigned.
• Follow company policies, legal requirements, and accounting standards.
• Respond promptly to employee and external inquiries.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 0-3 years of payroll experience preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll deductions, tax forms, and employment verification processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Adaptable and flexible in changing environments.
• Works effectively under direct supervision and within established guidelines.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*