Certified Payroll Coordinator

JLM Strategic Talent Partners; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

JLM Strategic Talent Partners is looking for a skilled Certified Payroll Coordinator to join their team in Lake Forest, California. The role involves ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation, processing timesheets, managing payroll payments, and answering related inquiries. An ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with experience in payroll coordination and familiarity with related legislation. The position offers competitive compensation between $30.00 and $45.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Previous experience as a Payroll Coordinator is preferred.
• Understanding of the payroll process and related legislation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll-related documents and certified payroll.
• Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain up-to-date salary information and process annual bonuses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Knowledge of payroll processes

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Certified Payroll Coordinator to join our team. In this role, your aim is to ensure employees are compensated accurately and promptly. Your responsibilities will include processing timesheets, updating records, overseeing payroll payments, and answering payroll-related questions. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and familiar with payroll processes and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll-related documents
• Process certified payroll
• Review payroll information for accuracy and completeness
• Communicate with the human resources team regarding any changes or updates in employee information
• Monitor the electronic payment system and paycheck distribution
• Maintain up-to-date salary information
• Process annual bonuses, severance pay, and other compensations or deductions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Previous experience as a Payroll Coordinator is preferred
• Understanding of the payroll process and related legislation and regulations
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software
• Highly organized with an eye for detail

Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour