Sr. Payroll Accountant

Beacon Hill; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations for approximately 150 employees in Los Angeles, California. You will process semi-monthly payrolls, review timekeeping, and prepare payroll journal entries in conjunction with Finance and HR.

Proficiency with ADP Workforce Manager and ADP Workforce Now is required; you will reconcile accounts, assist audits, and collaborate across teams on compensation matters.

Qualifications

• Recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Manager.
• Strong payroll accounting experience including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and support semi-monthly payroll cycles.
• Review time and attendance using ADP Workforce Manager.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies; ensure policy compliance.
• Partner with HR and Finance on payroll, benefits, compensation.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and special payroll projects.
• Process payroll for union and non-union employees.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ADP Workforce Manager

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Sr. Payroll Accountant (1470919) Los Angeles, California

Salary: USD40 - USD57 per hour

Beacon Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Accountant to support payroll operations and related accounting functions. This role will work closely with both the Finance and Human Resources teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, timekeeping compliance, and payroll-related accounting activities for approximately 150 employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and support semi-monthly payroll cycles
• Review employee time and attendance records using ADP Workforce Manager, including time-off requests and payroll approvals.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now (WFN) for payroll processing and reporting.
• Prepare payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring compliance with company pay practices and policies.
• Partner closely with HR and Finance on payroll, benefits, and employee compensation matters.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and special projects as needed.
• Process payroll for union and non-union employees.

Qualifications:

• Recent hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Manager and ADP Workforce Now required.
• Strong payroll accounting experience, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.