Senior Accounting & Payroll Coordinator

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is recruiting an experienced accounting professional to join a well-established law firm’s finance team in San Francisco. The role centers on payroll administration and accounts payable, reporting to the accounting manager and collaborating with the broader finance group to ensure accurate, timely processing.

Hybrid work is available after the probationary period. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll and AP experience, preferably within a law firm or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience handling payroll and accounts payable.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services environment preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS and accounting systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, deductions, reconciliations, and accounts payable procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll with accurate deductions and employee payments.
• Review timesheets and payroll information for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and handle final/termination payments.
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions.
• Research and resolve payroll, benefits, tax withholding, compensation, leaves discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring payroll reports for leadership.
• Process AP transactions, review vendor invoices, and set up vendor records.
• Review and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit card statements.
• Audit expenses for compliance with company policies; prepare vendor payments and approvals.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

HRIS familiarity

Accounting software

Law firm experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Accounting systems

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its finance team. This position will work closely with the accounting manager and other members of the finance team, with primary responsibility for payroll administration and accounts payable functions. The role offers hybrid flexibility following the probationary period.

Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Process semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll, ensuring accurate calculations, deductions, and employee payments
• Review employee timesheets and payroll information for accuracy prior to processing
• Maintain employee payroll records and process final/termination payments
• Process wage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving payroll, benefits, tax withholding, compensation, new hires, leaves of absence, and employee separations
• Prepare recurring payroll reports for accounting leadership and senior finance management

Accounts Payable & Expense Management

• Process AP transactions and review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper approval
• Set up and maintain vendor records
• Review and reconcile employee expense reports and corporate credit card statements
• Audit expenses for compliance with company policies and established procedures
• Prepare vendor payments and checks, and coordinate required approvals/signatures
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience handling both payroll and accounts payable
• Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, or similar environment preferred
• Familiarity with payroll/HRIS and accounting systemsStrong understanding of payroll processes, deductions, reconciliations, and accounts payable procedures