Escondido In-Office Payroll Technician | Accurate Pay

Afinida, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Vacation and sick time

Vision & Dental insurance

Pet wellness program

Legal service plan

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Voluntary disability coverage

Job summary

Afinida, Inc. in Escondido, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Technician to join our in-office team. You will handle daily payroll data entry for a diverse portfolio of PEO clients and ensure timely, accurate processing in line with established requirements.

This full-time role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include year-end reporting, tax withholdings, garnishments, and

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as record keeping and filing.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily payroll department operations.
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports.
• Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Processes correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
• Processes accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.).
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
• Other duties may be assigned as need by management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Organization

Clerical skills

Independent worker

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Afinida, Inc. in Escondido, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Technician to join our in-office team. You will handle daily payroll data entry for a diverse portfolio of PEO clients and ensure timely, accurate processing in line with established requirements.

This full-time role requires strong attention to detail, solid communication, and ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include year-end reporting, tax withholdings, garnishments, and