Payroll Accounting Specialist

HR Direct Services; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Direct Services in Montebello, CA is seeking a seasoned Payroll & Accounting Specialist to join our Accounting and Payroll team. This role focuses on payroll processing, reviewing hours, maintaining records, and assisting with benefits.

The ideal candidate has hands-on payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll processes, employee hours, benefits, and payroll systems, including Paychex. This is a broadband full-time position with confidential responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll experience required.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and employee hours.
• Experience with payroll systems and service providers.
• Paychex experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and enrollment changes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage weekly/biweekly payroll as assigned.
• Upload payroll information into the payroll system and Paychex.
• Review and cross-reference employee hours for accuracy.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in hours, pay, and employee information.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Assist with employee benefits and benefits package administration.
• Understand employee benefit options, enrollments, deductions, and changes.
• Ensure payroll and benefit information is entered accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and compensation information.
• Assist with accounting-related tasks and administrative duties as needed.
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll and benefits questions.
• Support the Accounting and Payroll teams with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee hours

Payroll systems

Benefits administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent work

Tools

Paychex

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** 2) Payroll & Accounting Specialist**

** Pay:** $22.00–$27.00 per hour, depending on experience
** Schedule:** Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Monday–Friday
** Start Time:** 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, or 8:30 AM- start time is flexible
** Language:** Bilingual Spanish is not required

** Position Summary**

We are seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented professional to join our Accounting and Payroll team. This position will primarily focus on payroll processing, reviewing employee hours, maintaining accurate payroll records, and assisting with employee benefits.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll processes, employee hours, benefits, and payroll systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who is experienced, organized, dependable, and comfortable handling confidential employee information.

** Key Responsibilities**

• Process and manage weekly/biweekly payroll as assigned.
• Upload payroll information into the company's payroll system and Paychex.
• Review and cross-reference employee hours for accuracy.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in hours, pay, and employee information.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Assist with employee benefits and benefit package administration.
• Understand employee benefit options, enrollments, deductions, and changes.
• Ensure payroll and benefit information is entered accurately and timely.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, payroll, and compensation information.
• Assist with accounting-related tasks and administrative duties as needed.
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll and benefits questions.
• Support the Accounting and Payroll teams with additional responsibilities as needed.

** Qualifications**

• Previous hands-on payroll experience is required.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and employee hours.
• Experience working with payroll systems and payroll service providers.
• Paychex experience is preferred.
• Understanding of employee benefits and benefit packages.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Accounting or general office experience is a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish is not required.

** What We're Looking For**

We are looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable in payroll. The ideal candidate should be comfortable taking ownership of payroll responsibilities and working with employee hours, benefits, and payroll systems.