Payroll Accountant

Sierra Select Distributors, Inc.; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Sierra Select Distributors, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team in California. You will handle accurate biweekly payroll, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and reporting while collaborating with HR and Finance.

You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, maintain GL accuracy, and support audits and year-end activities. Strong Excel skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll, payroll accounting, or accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly or scheduled payroll accurately and on time.
• Review hours, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll, tax, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and maintain general ledger records.
• Assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments.
• Prepare payroll reports for month-end and year-end close.
• Support W-2 preparation, payroll audits, and year-end reconciliation.
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and deductions.
• Maintain confidential payroll and financial information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll accounting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPP/FPC certification (plus)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sierra Select is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, payroll accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while working closely with Human Resources and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly or scheduled payroll accurately and on time.
• Review employee hours, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits.
• Reconcile payroll, tax, benefits, and other payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare and record payroll journal entries and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Assist with federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting schedules for month-end and year-end close.
• Support W-2 preparation, payroll audits, and year-end reconciliation.
• Work with HR to process new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and employee deductions.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll and deductions.
• Maintain confidential payroll and financial information.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and internal controls.
• 2+ years of payroll, payroll accounting, or accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and payroll tax requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and accounting software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally.
• Multi-state payroll experience is a plus.
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Work From Home