Full-Cycle Payroll & AP Specialist — Law Firm

PCG Talent Network; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Bonus potential

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Our client, a respected professional services law firm in Alameda County, California, seeks a Payroll Specialist / AP Support to manage full-cycle payroll and provide accounts payable assistance. The role works closely with the Accounting Manager and finance team in a deadline-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll and AP, experience with exempt and non-exempt staff, and proficiency in Dayforce (SurePoint a plus).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and accounts payable.
• Experience processing full-cycle payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Proficient with payroll systems; Dayforce preferred; SurePoint a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll including semi-monthly and off-cycle runs for up to 200 employees.
• Review and process employee timesheets for exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Handle changes, garnishments, levies, and termination checks.
• Resolve payroll, benefits, and timesheet discrepancies with confidentiality.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and provide strong customer service to employees.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports for leadership.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Timesheet management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Dayforce

SurePoint

Job description

Our client, a respected professional services law firm in Alameda County, California, seeks a Payroll Specialist / AP Support to manage full-cycle payroll and provide accounts payable assistance. The role works closely with the Accounting Manager and finance team in a deadline-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll and AP, experience with exempt and non-exempt staff, and proficiency in Dayforce (SurePoint a plus).