Associate Payroll Accountant - Temp to Hire

RealREPP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking an Associate Accountant through a national recruitment partnership to support payroll operations and compliance. This role focuses on maintaining payroll records, updating tax withholdings, and handling deductions with accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 0–3 years of payroll experience, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality. The position offers growth opportunities within a supportive, growth-minded environment.

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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

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.
• 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.*