Payroll Specialist: Multi-State & Compliance Pro

Rrm-Design-Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

RRM Design Group in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team. You will partner with our Controller and grow into more technical responsibilities while ensuring accurate, compliant payroll operations.

We value collaboration, inclusivity and professional growth, and offer a supportive environment for developing payroll expertise and contributing to cross-functional processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 policies that concern payroll and timekeeping.
• Reconciling payroll records with accounting and third party systems.
• Monthly/quarterly/annual payroll reporting.
• Payroll reporting in compliance with state and federal laws.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Tools

Paylocity

Unanet

Job description

RRM Design Group in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a full-time Payroll Specialist to join our Accounting team. You will partner with our Controller and grow into more technical responsibilities while ensuring accurate, compliant payroll operations.

We value collaboration, inclusivity and professional growth, and offer a supportive environment for developing payroll expertise and contributing to cross-functional processes.