In-Office Payroll & Accounting Pro (Mid-Level)

Guardian Tax; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Growth opportunities

In-office environment

Job summary

Guardian Tax in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid-level Payroll Specialist with a strong accounting background to join our growing, in-office team. This role focuses on accurate, compliant payroll across multiple states and close collaboration with accounting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and comfort handling confidential financial information. Competitive hourly pay and full-time in-office opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of hands-on payroll experience preferred.
• Strong accounting knowledge and experience REQUIRED.
• Experience processing payroll for a mid-sized company.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/payroll software.
• Experience processing commissions, bonuses, and variable compensation is a strong plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive financial and employee information with strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage accurate, timely payroll for a growing, multi-state workforce.
• Review and audit employee timecards, wages, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with California, Arizona, and federal payroll regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports, payroll liabilities, and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies quickly and accurately.
• Coordinate with HR and management regarding employee compensation, deductions, and payroll changes.
• Maintain organized, confidential payroll and financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll and accounting processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounting knowledge

Excel proficiency

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Guardian Tax in Irvine, CA is seeking a mid-level Payroll Specialist with a strong accounting background to join our growing, in-office team. This role focuses on accurate, compliant payroll across multiple states and close collaboration with accounting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3+ years of payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and comfort handling confidential financial information. Competitive hourly pay and full-time in-office opportunities offered.