Payroll Accountant

Cre8tive Technology and Design; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 4% match

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Cre8tive Technology & Design is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage the full payroll cycle for U.S. employees and international subcontractors. You will maintain payroll records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support accounting reconciliations in collaboration with HR and the Controller.

The role is hybrid and includes a competitive salary with full medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus a company 401k match. Strong knowledge of Paylocity and QuickBooks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and compliance.
• Experience with Paylocity and QuickBooks preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll for ~100 U.S. employees and international subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing including hires, terminations, bonuses, and changes.
• Maintain payroll records, ensure compliance, and perform reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closings.
• Provide clerical support to Controller and HR.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Paylocity

QuickBooks

Job description

Cre8tive Technology & Design is currently hiring a Payroll Accountant who is a dynamic individual with proven experience with a range of payroll, benefits, and accounting functions and procedures.

The Payroll Accountant is responsible for managing the full payroll cycle while supporting key accounting functions within the Finance team. This hybrid role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S. employees and international subcontractors, maintains payroll-related accounting records, and performs reconciliations of payroll and employee benefit accounts. Working closely with Human Resources and reporting to the Controller, the Payroll Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across payroll and financial operations.

Cre8tive Technology & Design is an industry-leading technology partner specializing in end-to-end business solutions that amplify efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity for manufacturers. Our experienced team devotes all our efforts to sales and services of ERP and PLM business management software that is tailored to the unique needs of each client.

How you will make an impact:

• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 100 U.S. employees across multiple states and international subcontractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and other payroll changes.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Reconcile employee benefit accounts, including health insurance, 401(k), FSA, HSA, and other employee deductions and employer contributions.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including payroll accruals and account reconciliations.
• Provide clerical assistance to Controller, HR, and Leadership.
• Competitive salary of $75,000
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Company-sponsored 401k plan with a 4% match
• 10 paid company holidays

To qualify for this role, some of the considerations are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing systems such as Paylocity and QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Suite required.

To be successful in this role, you must be:

• Highly detail oriented and focused on accuracy with exceptional organization and follow-up skills.
• Motivated, accountable, and self-directed who can take ownership of tasks and processes.
• Able to quickly learn, understand, and expand complex processes and concepts.
• Able to use judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate situations, establish priorities, and resolve matters.
• Able to think strategically and critically.
• Able to handle a high volume of tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to work in office 4 days a week.

Cre8tive Technology & Design is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, or a qualified individual with a disability.