Payroll Technician

Afinida Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) and Company Match

2 Weeks Accrued Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Vision and Dental insurance

Pet Wellness Program

U.S. Legal Service Plan

Life Insurance Plans

Paid Holidays

Voluntary Insurance Plans Including ST

Job summary

Afinida Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Technician to join our Escondido, CA team in person. You will handle daily payroll data entry for a diverse client portfolio, ensure timely processing, and provide accurate payroll information with a focus on service quality.

The role includes garnishment calculations, year-end reporting, and maintaining payroll records while complying with federal and state regulations. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll technician experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to deal with confidential material.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily payroll department operations.
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates reports.
• Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits.
• Processes correct garnishment calculations and compliance.
• Processes accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.).
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system.
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Organization

Clerical basics

Independence

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Technician to join our team at our Escondido, CA office. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm position that requires working in person/in the office in Escondido, CA.

The Payroll Technician will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse portfolio of PEO clients. This role will manage daily payroll data entry and processing, provide accurate and timely payroll information, and ensure payroll is completed efficiently and in accordance with established requirements. The Payroll Technician will also play a key role in delivering exceptional service and support to our clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs daily payroll department operations;
• Manages workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely;
• Reconciles payroll prior to transmission and validates confirmed reports;
• Understands proper taxation of employer paid benefits;
• Processes correct garnishment calculations and compliance;
• Processes accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary (W-2, W-2c, etc.);
• Enters, maintains, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees’ hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information;
• Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions;
• Issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge;
• Other duties may be assigned as need by management;

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as record keeping and filing;
• Ability to work independently;

Education and Experience:

• 1-2 years’ of payroll technician experience;
• Working knowledge of payroll best practices;
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations;
• Strong PC skills including proficiency in Excel;
• Strong work ethic and team player;
• High degree of professionalism;
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material;
• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills;
• Ability to communicate with various levels of management;
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard;
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work;
• Light to moderate lifting may be required;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate;
• Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic);
• Ability to work in a confined area;
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and Company Match
• Health Insurance
• 2 Weeks Accrued Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Vision and Dental insurance
• Pet Wellness Program
• U.S. Legal Service Plan
• Life Insurance Plans
• Paid Holidays
• Voluntary InsurancePlans Including Short-Term Disability, Accident, andCritical Illness

Salary Range:

• $23 per hour

Disclaimer:

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the position or role, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee in this role might differ from those outlined in the Job Description and other duties may be assigned on a permanent or temporary basis based on business needs.