Payroll Specialist & Accounting Clerk — SF Law Firm

Dannis Woliver Kelley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching and profit‑share

Sick and vacation time; paid holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Dannis Woliver Kelley is seeking a Payroll Specialist/Accounting Clerk for its San Francisco office. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing (semi-monthly) and maintenance of the payroll system, with responsibilities including handling invoices, reimbursements, and vendor payments, and supporting the firm’s credit card program.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounts payable and 5 years of payroll experience, with strong MS Office skills and knowledge of California wage

Qualifications

• Two years accounts payable experience.
• Five years payroll processing experience.
• Experience with Paycom, ADP or Paychex.
• Knowledge of California wage and hour laws and payroll taxes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel to the East Bay office at least weekly through 12/31/2026.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll from start to finish and maintain records.
• Maintain the Firm’s payroll system and related documentation.
• Process invoices, reimbursements, and payment documents with high accuracy; maintain files.
• Assist with firm credit card program, issuing/canceling cards and resolving errors.
• Coordinate employee reimbursements and vendor payments.
• Reconcile records for accuracy and interface with internal departments.
• Provide backup support and help with mail distribution.

Skills

Communication

Client service

Problem solving

Time management

Listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dannis Woliver Kelley is seeking a Payroll Specialist/Accounting Clerk for its San Francisco office. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing (semi-monthly) and maintenance of the payroll system, with responsibilities including handling invoices, reimbursements, and vendor payments, and supporting the firm’s credit card program.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of accounts payable and 5 years of payroll experience, with strong MS Office skills and knowledge of California wage