Payroll & GL Accountant I (401(k) Match)

ADP, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K match

457 CalPERS Savings Plan

CalPERS Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program Hotline

Parking

11 Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Days

Personal Days

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks an accounting assistant to support the General Accounting Division with payroll processing, accounts payable, and general ledger activities.

You will review timecards, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting/payroll experience, proficiency in payroll software (ADP preferred), and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, payroll processing, or a related field.
• Experience using payroll software and automated payroll systems, with proficiency in payroll data entry, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, including timecard review, payroll reconciliations, payroll deductions, and employee benefit contributions is highly desirable.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review employee timecards for accuracy and completeness in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Prepare payroll and accounts payable journal entries and assist with general ledger reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Reconcile payroll-related deductions and benefit contributions, including 401(k) contributions, FSAs, and other employee benefits.
• Respond to inquiries from employees, supervisors, and vendors regarding payroll, timecards, payment status, invoice processing, deadlines, and corrections.
• Assist senior accounting staff and the Controller with month-end and year-end closing activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Assist with audits, payroll reporting, and other accounting-related compliance requirements.
• Assist the Accounts Payable Specialist with processing vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and other accounts payable transactions, ensuring proper approvals, accurate account coding, and timely payments.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support to the General Accounting Division and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

PivotTables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP payroll systems

Job description

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks an accounting assistant to support the General Accounting Division with payroll processing, accounts payable, and general ledger activities.

You will review timecards, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end close to ensure accurate financial reporting. The role requires 2–3 years of accounting/payroll experience, proficiency in payroll software (ADP preferred), and a Bachelor’s degree.