Multistate Payroll Specialist | ESOP & 401k Benefits

Areté; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and leave

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and LTD

Parental Leave

Job summary

Areté is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the Senior Payroll Administrator in accurate, timely payroll processing for 460+ employees across 13+ states. You will handle transactions, deductions, and reporting while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment with HR, Accounting, and employees. Prior hands-on payroll experience and proficiency in payroll software are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a comparable role.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple states and various employee types.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly timesheets and labor transactions across 13+ states.
• Handle bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees.
• Manage deductions including taxes, 401(k), loans, and benefits.
• Support year-end processing, reconciliations, and audits.
• Maintain confidential payroll records and respond to employee inquiries.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll principles

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Payroll inquiries handling

Independent and team collaboration

Microsoft Excel/Office

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Areté is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the Senior Payroll Administrator in accurate, timely payroll processing for 460+ employees across 13+ states. You will handle transactions, deductions, and reporting while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a collaborative environment with HR, Accounting, and employees. Prior hands-on payroll experience and proficiency in payroll software are essential.