Payroll Specialist

Rrm-Design-Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RRM Design Group is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team in California. You will collaborate with our Controller and grow into more technical responsibilities as you excel.

We are an employee-owned firm valuing collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum four (4) years of payroll experience.
• Must stay up-to-date with payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for a multi-state company, exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Handle prevailing wage payroll and related compliance paperwork.
• Review timecards for accuracy and approvals.
• Reconcile payroll with accounting and third-party systems.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual payroll reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Paylocity Software

Unanet

Job description

Description

Ready to take your career to the next level? RRM Design Group, an employee-owned company, is on the lookout for a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team!

We’re not just a workplace; we’re a community that thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of professional growth and a fun, supportive environment.

As our Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in our accounting operations, working closely with our Controller. You’ll start by mastering key tasks, with the opportunity to take on more technical responsibilities as you excel. Your contributions will be vital to keeping our team running smoothly.

If you’re passionate about payroll and eager to be part of a team that values your growth as much as your expertise, RRM Design Group is the place for you. Join us, and let’s build something amazing together!

YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE:

• Accurately processing payroll for multi-state company for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Processing prevailing wage payroll and related compliance paperwork.
• Reviewing timecards for accuracy and required approvals.
• Staying up to date on all payroll laws, including prevailing wage.
• Keeping up to date on all RRM policies that concern payroll and timekeeping.
• Reconciling all payroll records with accounting system and corresponding third party systems.
• Monthly/quarterly/annual reporting regarding employees and payroll.
• Responsible for payroll reporting in compliance with state and federal laws.

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience.
• Associates Degree in Accounting.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to quickly analyze problems and respond with effective solutions.

ABOVE & BEYOND:

• Knowledge of Paylocity Software.
• Knowledge of prevailing wage.
• Experience using Unanet.

*Psst…at RRM, we recognize that factors such as imposter syndrome or the confidence gap may deter some applicants from applying. However, we encourage you to apply anyways, as we recognize these restraints do not reflect an applicant’s abilities, and we don’t want them to get in the way of us meeting potential RRMers!

ABOUT US:

Ensuring the health and happiness of our RRMers is paramount to how we run our business. RRM Design Group is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline design firm with a full spectrum of services including architecture, landscape architecture, planning, civil and structural engineering, and surveying. Our offices are located along the California coast from Orange County to the Bay Area. Over one-third of our workforce has been with us for a decade or more and we work on engaging projects in several diverse markets throughout the state.

We value the diversity of intersecting identities and strive to maintain an environment that is equitable, respectful, and inclusive. We expect our work environments to be places of diverse engagement and informed discourse. Ultimately, we acknowledge that our standards of excellence as a multidiscipline design firm are not separate from the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

COMPENSATION:

The hiring range for this role is targeted at $29.00 - $35.00 per hour depending on skills and experience.