Payroll Administrator

Jobtailor; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Anaheim, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our finance team. You will partner with the Payroll Manager to oversee all aspects of payroll administration, processing, and auditing across multiple states.

The role requires 5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP WorkforceNow, Deltek Costpoint, and strong Excel skills. This on-site position offers opportunities for professional certification and growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of payroll experience required.
• 2–3 years with ADP WorkforceNow preferred.
• Deltek (Costpoint) experience preferred.
• Payroll certification (CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll reports is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook.
• Strong Excel knowledge (pivot table, VLOOKUP, exporting/importing files).
• Ability to process multi-state payroll.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Payroll Manager on payroll administration.
• Ensure accurate payroll entry, processing, and auditing.
• Primary contact for processing timekeeping.
• Maintain payroll records per retention policy.
• Process deductions including garnishments and 401(k).
• Prepare bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

Auditing

Reporting

Multi-state payroll

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in accounting

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

Deltek Costpoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with the Payroll Manager in all aspects of the Company’s payroll administration and management.
• Ensure accurate entry/recording, processing, and ongoing auditing of payroll.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for processing timekeeping.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with Payroll Record Retention Policy.
• Process employee deductions, including garnishments and 401(k).
• Prepare bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reports.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
• 5 years of payroll experience required.
• 2 - 3 years of experience with ADP WorkforceNow preferred.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll reports is a plus.
• Deltek (Costpoint) experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Outlook.
• Strong Excel knowledge (pivot table, VLOOKUP, exporting/importing files, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic public speaking skills.
• Ability to process multi-state payroll.
• Payroll and/or Human Resources certification (CCP, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, including accurate processing, auditing, and reporting. Proficient in managing multi-state payroll and maintaining compliance with payroll policies and regulations.