Payroll Analyst I — Accuracy & Compliance

Golden State Water Company; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Golden State Water Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to assist in weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, tax submissions, 401(k) reconciliation, and year-end W-2s, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The role includes maintaining employee payroll records, journal entries, and reports, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Associates degree and three years in accounting/payroll required; strong Excel and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Three years’ experience in accounting/finance or payroll area.
• Proficiency in Excel and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the processing of the Company’s payroll and maintains employee payroll records, in compliance with applicable federal and state wage-related regulations
• Assists in the performance of routine accounting and bookkeeping, often of a confidential nature, in such areas as payroll account analysis and payroll administration
• Interacts with regional management and Human Capital Management to ensure timely payroll process
• Assists in the reconciliation of payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Monitors workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Completes and processes payroll journal entries, using previously developed systems
• Performs daily payroll department operations
• Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits
• Reviews garnishment calculations and compliance
• Reviews time sheets and attendance processing and interface with payroll
• Processes manual check based on business needs
• Assists in the preparation of bi-weekly payroll tax submissions
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual payroll tax return
• Reviews year end W-2s and wage reconciliations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works under general supervision

Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Job description

Golden State Water Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist I to assist in weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing, tax submissions, 401(k) reconciliation, and year-end W-2s, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The role includes maintaining employee payroll records, journal entries, and reports, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Associates degree and three years in accounting/payroll required; strong Excel and communication skills essential.