Hybrid Payroll Accountant: Full-Cycle, Multi-State & Intl

Cre8tive Technology and Design; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 4% match

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cre8tive Technology & Design is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage the full payroll cycle for U.S. employees and international subcontractors. You will maintain payroll records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accounting reconciliations in collaboration with HR and the Controller.

The role is hybrid and includes a competitive salary with full medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a company 401k match. Strong knowledge of Paylocity and QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and compliance.
• Experience with Paylocity and QuickBooks preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for ~100 U.S. employees and international subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing including hires, terminations, bonuses, and changes.
• Maintain payroll records, ensure compliance, and perform reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closings.
• Provide clerical support to Controller and HR.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Paylocity

QuickBooks

Job description

Cre8tive Technology & Design is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage the full payroll cycle for U.S. employees and international subcontractors. You will maintain payroll records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accounting reconciliations in collaboration with HR and the Controller.

The role is hybrid and includes a competitive salary with full medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a company 401k match. Strong knowledge of Paylocity and QuickBooks is preferred.