Payroll Accountant

Robert Half • Los Angeles, CA • 1h ago

Description We are looking for a skilled Payroll Accountant to join our team in Los Angeles, California. This long-term contract position offers an opportunity to play a vital role in managing payroll operations while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in payroll systems and processes, coupled with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities:

Process payroll on a regular basis, ensuring accuracy in employee pay, deductions, and time records.

Maintain detailed payroll documentation and prepare for audits as required.

Reconcile payroll accounts in the general ledger and create necessary journal entries.

Administer wage garnishments, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions.

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing clear responses to employee inquiries.

Prepare and submit payroll tax filings while ensuring compliance with deadlines.

Generate year-end reports, including W-2 and 1099 forms.

Monitor changes to payroll laws and regulations, implementing updates to processes as needed.

Collaborate with HR and finance teams to address payroll-related concerns and support compensation planning. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll accounting or general accounting.

Comprehensive knowledge of payroll procedures, tax laws, and compliance standards.

Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP Workforce Now, Paychex, or Workday.

Strong skills in managing multi-state payroll and tax reporting.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll data analysis.

Exceptional organizational abilities and keen attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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