Payroll Specialist

Elite Team Offices; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Team Offices in Clovis, CA is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a full-time on-site role in the Fresno metropolitan area. The position manages end-to-end payroll for multiple entities, ensures accurate compensation, and handles tax reporting, garnishments, and deductions.

The ideal candidate has payroll software and ERP experience, strong Excel skills, and multi-state payroll knowledge. Collaboration with HR and accounting is essential to support audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-entity or multi-state payrolls.
• Knowledge of payroll taxes and coordination with third‑party providers.
• Experience handling garnishments and other court‑ordered deductions.
• Proficiency with payroll software and ERP systems; strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including reconciling discrepancies and supporting audits.
• Effective written and verbal communication; collaborative with HR, finance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities.
• Verify timesheets, calculate wages, and process regular and off-cycle payroll runs.
• Handle payroll tax reporting, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and reconcile payroll accounts.
• Collaborate with HR and accounting; assist with audits and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll administration

Multi-entity payrolls

Garnishments

Payroll taxes & compliance

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

Elite Team Offices provides global and specialized support services that allow the Elite Companies to focus on their core operational success. The organization supports a diverse group of businesses, including Elite Landscape Construction, EMTS, Elite Private Landscape, Stockbridge General Contracting, Live Action General Engineering, and Lokes Rental Equipment. From its headquarters in Clovis, California, Elite Team Offices supports more than 900 team members across these companies. With 40 years in business, the group has grown from a small home-based landscape maintenance company founded in 1987 into a multi-company enterprise. Elite Team Offices emphasizes strong processes, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.

Role Description

The Payroll Specialist role is a full-time, on-site position based in Metropolitan Fresno. This role is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely compensation for team members. Day-to-day tasks include maintaining payroll records, verifying timesheets, calculating wages, and processing regular and off-cycle payroll runs. The Payroll Specialist will handle payroll tax reporting, garnishments, and benefit deductions in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role also involves responding to payroll-related inquiries, reconciling payroll accounts, collaborating with HR and accounting, and assisting with process improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Payroll Processing and Payroll Administration, with experience managing multi-entity or multi-state payrolls.
• Knowledge of Payroll Taxes and Payroll Services, including tax compliance, reporting, and coordination with third‑party providers.
• Experience handling Garnishments and other court‑ordered or statutory deductions in a compliant and confidential manner.
• Proficiency with payroll software and ERP systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including reconciling discrepancies and supporting audits.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with HR, finance, and operations.
• Relevant education or certification in accounting, finance, business administration, or payroll (such as CPP) is preferred.