Hybrid Payroll Specialist: Ownership, Growth & Mentorship

Energy Innovation Corp; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

Aetna in Orange, CA seeks a freelance Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations with the flexibility to work from Orange or remotely. The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and strong finance discipline, with a salary range that reflects seniority and regional market norms.

Develop cash flow models, reconcile statements, and ensure accurate chart of accounts while supporting strategic financial decisions for the Orange team and broader organization.

Qualifications

• 5 years payroll/finance experience.
• Ability to own and take on new responsibilities.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineers and marketers.
• Mentoring or supporting mid-level teammates.
• Strong understanding of finance best practices.
• Independent and team-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Keep capital-expenditure approvals flowing with proper paper trail.
• Reconcile loan amortization with lender statements.
• Convert chart of accounts into readable format for newcomers.
• Build cash-forecast to inform credit draws.
• Develop cash flow models and monitor liquidity for the Orange, CA team.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Finance best practices

Independent worker

Journal Entries

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Internal Controls

Job description

Aetna in Orange, CA seeks a freelance Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations with the flexibility to work from Orange or remotely. The role emphasizes ownership, mentorship, and strong finance discipline, with a salary range that reflects seniority and regional market norms.

Develop cash flow models, reconcile statements, and ensure accurate chart of accounts while supporting strategic financial decisions for the Orange team and broader organization.