Payroll & GL Specialist (CA) — On-Site, 160+ Staff

Making Waves Academy; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Making Waves Academy in Richmond, CA is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 160+ staff using UKG. You will also support Accounts Payable and general ledger accounting, reporting to the Business Office to ensure payroll accuracy and clean financial records.

The role requires 3+ years' CA payroll experience, strong GL/AP knowledge with Sage Intacct and UKG, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience running full-cycle California payroll for 150+ employees.
• Hands-on General Ledger and Accounts Payable experience; Sage Intacct and UKG preferred; Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Deep understanding of CA labor laws (overtime, meal breaks, final pay timing) and familiarity with CalSTRS or public school retirement reporting.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End payroll execution for bi-weekly payroll; verify timesheets, stipends, garnishments in CA compliance.
• Manage CalSTRS retirement reporting, enrollments, and contribution remittances.
• Process vendor invoices, reimbursements, and post payroll journal entries to Sage Intacct; maintain GL accuracy.
• Perform account reconciliations for payroll-related balances and assist month-end accruals.
• Collaborate with People Operations to maintain accurate employee data and generate headcount reports.

Skills

Full-cycle payroll CA

Advanced Excel

UKG

Sage Intacct

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accounting/Business degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

UKG

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

Making Waves Academy in Richmond, CA is seeking a Payroll & Accounting Specialist to lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for 160+ staff using UKG. You will also support Accounts Payable and general ledger accounting, reporting to the Business Office to ensure payroll accuracy and clean financial records.

The role requires 3+ years' CA payroll experience, strong GL/AP knowledge with Sage Intacct and UKG, and advanced Excel skills.