Payroll/Accounts Payable Specialist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Buena Park, CA seeks a Payroll/Accounting Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll for 250-400 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN). This on-site role supports HR and finance functions.

You will ensure accurate records, handle deductions, garnishments, and tax reporting, and assist with month-end close and audits.

Qualifications include 5+ years payroll experience with ADP WF N, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is required.
• Experience processing payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Prior accounts payable and general accounting experience preferred.
• Understanding of payroll regulations, tax reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 250-400 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, ensuring all new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions are entered correctly.
• Review payroll registers, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer garnishments, benefits deductions, taxes, and other payroll withholdings while ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, quarterly reconciliations, year-end processing, and audit requests.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee status changes, leave of absences, benefit updates, and payroll adjustments.
• Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders and receiving documents, and prepare invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining organized financial documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ADP Workforce Now (WFN)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll/Accounting Specialist

Location: Buena Park/Anahiem, CA

Pay Rate: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Contract to Hire

Required: ADP Workforce Now (WFN) experience

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll 250-400 employees using ADP Workforce Now (WFN).
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records, ensuring all new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions are entered correctly.
• Review payroll registers, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer garnishments, benefits deductions, taxes, and other payroll withholdings while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with payroll tax reporting, quarterly reconciliations, year-end processing, and audit requests.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve payroll-related issues promptly and professionally.
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee status changes, leave of absences, benefit updates, and payroll adjustments.
• Process vendor invoices, match purchase orders and receiving documents, and prepare invoices for payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, and communicate with vendors to resolve payment issues.
• Assist with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
• Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and maintaining organized financial documentation.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is required.
• Experience processing payroll for both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Prior accounts payable and general accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of payroll regulations, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and financial information with discretion.

Pay Details:

$30.00 to $38.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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