Multistate Payroll & Accounting Specialist — Growth & Benefits

Career Crunch; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Annual bonus

FSA

EAP

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Career Crunch is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations across states. You will review timecards, process adjustments, and ensure accurate payroll records within our HRIS and ERP systems.

You will also help with general ledger routines, AP/AR support, and month-end close while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. A proactive attitude and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and general ledger reconciliations.
• Familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems and payroll tax filings.
• Strong attention to detail and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll processing for multiple locations across different states.
• Review and validate timecards, attendance records, payroll adjustments, and employee information.
• Process payroll adjustments, manual checks, off-cycle payments, and deductions.
• Reconcile payroll reports, maintain accurate records, and prepare payroll-related journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Process garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and benefit deductions.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate payroll data within payroll, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) activities.

Job description

Career Crunch is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Accounting Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations across states. You will review timecards, process adjustments, and ensure accurate payroll records within our HRIS and ERP systems.

You will also help with general ledger routines, AP/AR support, and month-end close while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws. A proactive attitude and accuracy are essential.